A Marriage Annulment Lawyer Colonial Heights handles void and voidable marriages under Va. Code § 20-91. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4 documented results in Colonial Heights. Colonial Heights Circuit Court at 550 Boulevard handles all annulment filings. Consultation by appointment.
Last verified: April 2026 | Colonial Heights General District Court | Va. Code § 20-91 (official Virginia General Assembly)
Virginia law distinguishes between void marriages and voidable marriages. A void marriage is invalid from the start — for example, bigamy or incest. A voidable marriage is valid until a court declares it void, such as marriages entered under fraud, duress, or where one party lacked mental capacity. Under Va. Code § 20-91, you must file an annulment petition in the Circuit Court of the city or county where you reside. The court examines the grounds at the time of the marriage ceremony. Unlike divorce, annulment treats the marriage as if it never legally existed. Mr. Sris, founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute, giving the firm deep insight into Virginia family law.
For the full statutory framework, review Va. Code § 20-91 (official Virginia General Assembly). Court procedures are governed by the Colonial Heights General District Court website.
In Colonial Heights Circuit Court, annulment petitions require a corroborating witness. The court schedules a hearing within 60-90 days of filing. You must prove the grounds existed at the time of the marriage ceremony.
- Gather evidence: marriage certificate, proof of grounds (fraud, duress, bigamy, incest, mental incapacity).
- File a complaint for annulment at Colonial Heights Circuit Court, 550 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
- Pay the filing fee (approximately $86) and arrange service of process on the other party.
- Attend the hearing with your corroborating witness and present your evidence to the judge.
- If granted, the court enters a final decree of annulment declaring the marriage void from the beginning.
In Colonial Heights, marriage annulment carries no criminal penalties but affects property rights, spousal support, and child custody determinations.
| Issue | Classification | Incarceration | Financial Impact | Legal Effect | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Void Marriage (bigamy, incest) | Void ab initio | None | No spousal support; property divided as if unmarried | Marriage never existed legally | Potential criminal charges for bigamy (Class 4 felony) |
| Voidable Marriage (fraud, duress, mental incapacity) | Voidable by court order | None | Court may order limited spousal support; property divided equitably | Marriage dissolved retroactively | Child custody and support determined under Va. Code § 20-124.3 |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate firm-wide. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute, demonstrating deep legislative and courtroom experience in Virginia family law. The firm’s tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4 total documented case results across all practice areas in Colonial Heights, with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, the firm has 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our Richmond location serves clients at Colonial Heights courts (550 Boulevard). Accessible via I-95, I-295, Route 1, Route 144 (Temple Avenue), Route 36. Near Southpark Mall and Fort Gregg-Adams.
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Q: How long does a marriage annulment take in Colonial Heights, Virginia?
It depends. Uncontested annulment with clear grounds: 2-4 months from filing to final decree. Contested annulment: 6-12 months. Colonial Heights Circuit Court schedules hearings within 60-90 days of filing. Complex fraud cases with extensive discovery take longer.
Q: How much does a marriage annulment cost in Colonial Heights, Virginia?
Yes. Circuit Court filing fee for annulment complaint: approximately $86. Sheriff service of process: approximately $12. Private process server: $50-$100. Attorney fees vary based on complexity. Contested annulments with fraud allegations cost more due to discovery and hearings.
Q: Is Virginia a community property state for annulment?
No. Virginia is an equitable distribution state. For void marriages, property is divided as if the parties never married. For voidable marriages, the court applies Va. Code § 20-107.3 factors to divide marital property fairly but not necessarily 50/50.
Q: How is child custody decided in a Colonial Heights annulment?
Yes. Custody is based on the best interests of the child under Va. Code § 20-124.3, considering 10 factors. Colonial Heights J&DR Court handles standalone custody. Colonial Heights Circuit Court handles custody within annulment cases. The annulment does not affect parental rights.
Q: What are the grounds for marriage annulment in Virginia?
Yes. Grounds include: bigamy (prior existing marriage), incest (prohibited degrees of kinship), fraud (material deception at time of marriage), duress (forced marriage), mental incapacity (unable to consent), and underage marriage without parental consent. Void marriages require no waiting period.
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Last verified: 2026-04. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.