You may be one of many Christians living in Ohio exploring your options with an annulment of marriage or legal separation. In many Christian faiths, getting a divorce is not an option. What is one to do when they need or want to go their separate way, but their religion doesn't allow a divorce? Many Christians living in Ohio are exploring their options with an annulment of marriage or legal separation. Both legal remedies will allow you to go your separate way without interfering with your religious beliefs. An annulment of marriage establishes that the marriage is invalid and therefore null and void and never existed. It is like the marriage never happened. An annulment differs from a divorce and dissolution. In a divorce or dissolution, the marriage is valid and is used as legal remedies to terminate or end the marriage. An annulment establishes that the marriage is invalid and therefore never existed. This means that one can remarry if they would like without going against their religious beliefs because they were technically never married.

A legal separation is an option available to you which may be beneficial given your situation. Unlike divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to the marriage. During a legal separation, you have a court order that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse while they are living apart. Some of the rights and responsibilities include child custody, visitation, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and the division of assets & debts. By remaining married, but living separate and apart, you can take advantage of insurance benefits. A legal separation allows you to go your separate way, but you remain married.

Speaking with an experienced Columbus Ohio Family Law Lawyer would be a good idea to see what legal options are available to you. Hiring legal counsel will guarantee that you have someone looking out for your best interest and can take legal action. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates is committed to providing excellent representation, which includes carefully explaining to our clients every legal option available to them under the applicable law. We are here to help you through this difficult time and we are always available to answer your questions. We have helped people through a wide range of family law and domestic matters for over 30 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. Through friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. We never hesitate to act quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence. Call today for a free consultation. Help is one phone call away!