An annulment is an action to terminate a marriage that is void or a marriage that was induced by fraud. The proceedings are similar to that of a divorce, but the exact process may vary based on what grounds for annulment are being alleged and the length of the relationship of the parties prior to the annulment action. If the annulment action involves property and children, a very similar process to a divorce will take place. It is rare that an annulment action would be necessary instead of a divorce action.