Family Law > II. Annulment Flashcards
1
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Define annulment
A
The process that is used to have a marriage declared invalid.
2
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What kinds of marriages can an annulment affect?
A
A voidable marriage or a void marriage
3
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What is a voidable marriage?
A
Valid until challenged and must be annulled in order to be dissolved. (e.g. marriage contracted by a 17 year old w/o parental consent)
4
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What is a void marriage?
A
No legal status and do not require a legal proceeding to invalidate. (e.g. bigamous or incestuous marriages)
5
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Who can attack a void marriage? A voidable marriage?
A
Anyone can attack a void marriage. Only the parties can challenge a voidable marriage.
6
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How are children of an annulled marriage treated?
A
As if the marriage is valid.
