Annulled Marriage: What is my Relationship Status - Single or Divorced?

You asked: If my marriage is annulled and was not consummated either, what should I indicate as my relationship status on future forms? Should I select "Single" or "Divorced"? Are there alternative terms I can use to explain my relationship status in the future?

andwemet's response:

When a marriage ends, it results in divorce. In cases where a marriage is annulled and was not consummated, while it may not fit neatly into the categories of "Single" or "Divorced", it is considered as end of marriage. Therefore, when indicating relationship status on future forms, individuals in this situation may need to provide an explanation or choose the Divorce option.

It's essential to understand that not all never-married singles abstain from physical intimacy or relationships, as they may have been in casual or long-term relationships that didn't lead to marriage. Unlike divorce, which is a formal legal process, such situations for unmarried singles do not have a specific label.

It's crucial to remember that divorce is a legal status, not a defining label for individuals' future relationship experiences.

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