Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Granted when circumstances exist that prevented the marriage from ever becoming valid

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An annulment is a legal proceeding that declares a marriage null and void, as though it never existed. It is granted when circumstances exist that prevent the marriage from ever becoming valid, such as if one of the parties was already married, if they are too closely related, or if one of the parties lacked the capacity to consent to the marriage.

Answer: H
 A permanent injunction is a court order that prohibits someone from engaging in a particular behavior or activity, and it is issued after a trial has taken place. In the context of family law, a permanent injunction may be issued to prevent one spouse from harassing or stalking the other.

Answer: I
 A legal separation is a court order that separates the parties' legal rights and obligations without dissolving the marriage. It is often used when spouses need time apart but do not want to get a divorce. A legal separation may address issues such as property division, spousal support, and child custody.

Answer: M
 Marital property is any property that a couple acquires during their marriage, regardless of who actually owns or uses the property. In a divorce or legal separation, marital property is usually divided between the parties.

Answer: N
 A property settlement agreement is a written agreement between spouses that settles the issues of property division, support, and child custody in a divorce or legal separation. It is generally entered into voluntarily and is designed to avoid the need for a trial.

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