Annulment Flashcards
1
Q
Annulment definition
A
Judicial declaration that the marriage is invalid
2
Q
Grounds for annulment (marriage VOID)
A
Void marriages have no legal effect and cannot be recognized
Grounds:
▪ Bigamy
▪ Incest
3
Q
Grounds for annulment (marriage VOIDABLE)
A
Voidable marriages are valid until and unless the aggrieved party obtains an annulment
● Grounds:
▪ Non-age
▪ Impotence of spouse
▪ Temporary lack of capacity (e.g., intoxication)
▪ Mental incompetence
