what are the grounds for annulment?

Answer 1

Annulment is not a legal issue, so it has nothing to do with the state. It is part of the rules of the Catholic Church.

For better or worse, there are quite a number of grounds. Below is the list, but for many of them you will need more information, so please visit the web site below for explanations and examples.

Insufficient use of reason (Canon 1095, 10)

Grave lack of discretionary judgment concerning essential matrimonial rights and duties (Canon 1095, 20)

Psychic-natured incapacity to assume marital obligations (Canon 1095, 30)

Ignorance about the nature of marriage (Canon 1096, sec. 1)

Error of person (Canon 1097, sec. 1)

Error about a quality of a person (Canon 1097, sec. 2)

Fraud (Canon 1098)

Total willful exclusion of marriage (Canon 1101, sec. 2)

Willful exclusion of children (Canon 1101, sec. 2)

Willful exclusion of marital fidelity (Canon 1101, 12)

Willful exclusion of marital permanence (Canon 1101, sec. 2)

Future condition (Canon 1102, sec. 2)

Past condition (Canon 1102, sec. 2)

Present condition (Canon 1102, sec. 2)

Force (Canon 1103)

Fear (1103)

Error regarding marital unity that determined the will (1099)

Error regarding marital indissolubility that determined the will (Canon 1099)

Error regarding marital sacramental dignity that determined the will (Canon 1099)

Lack of new consent during convalidation (Canons 1157,1160)

Answer 2

The grounds for annulment vary from state to state. However, there are some basic rules that most states follow:
A marriage is VOIDABLE i.e. it can be annulled if:
1) Fraud is found as a condition of the marriage: example: the bride marries believing that her husband is a wealthy owner of a business, and it turns out that he has lied.
2) One of the parties is unable to marry: example: is legally incompetent.
3) In some states, a VOID marriage must still be annulled A void marriage is a marriage that can't have taken place. Example: one of the parties is still legally married.

This is not an inclusive list, and the grounds vary considerably from state to state. Please contact an attorney in your state to find the specific answers. If you don't have an attorney, contact your local or state bar association for a referral.

Answer 3

Depends on the state. Look it up. Usually fraud of several types.