Annulment

Question 1

What is an annulment?

Answer 1

Judicial declaration that the marriage is invalid.

Question 2

What is a void marriage and when does it occur?

Answer 2

Void marriages have no legal effect and cannot be recognized.

Grounds:
+ Bigamy
+ Incest

Question 3

What is a voidable marriage and when does it occur?

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. drunkenness) 
\+ Mental incompetence