What's The Difference Between A Divorce & an Annulment?

Divorce dissolves a valid marriage. An annulment voids an invalid marriage (as if the marriage never happened).

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No Nevada Residency Requirement For An Annulment

Anyone who was married in Nevada can file for an annulment in Nevada; neither person has to be a Nevada resident (a Nevada resident can also file for an annulment here regardless of where the marriage took place).

A Nevada divorce, on the other hand, can only be granted to a Nevada resident. 

Grounds 

Divorce can be granted because of incompatibility.

The reasons for an annulment are:

• Spouses are closer than 2nd cousins
• One person was already married
• 17 year old married without parental consent (with a couple of limitations)
• Want of Understanding
• Fraud