Annulment

Question 1

Annulment definition

Answer 1

Judicial declaration that the marriage is invalid

Question 2

Grounds for annulment (marriage VOID)

Answer 2

Void marriages have no legal effect and cannot be recognized

Grounds:
▪ Bigamy
▪ Incest

Question 3

Grounds for annulment (marriage VOIDABLE)

Answer 3

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