Decree of Nullity

A Decree of Nullity is a formal statement from a court or religious authority declaring that a marriage was not valid from the start. This means that, according to the law or religious beliefs, the marriage never truly existed. Reasons can include issues like lack of consent, mental incapacity, or failure to meet specific requirements. Once a Decree of Nullity is granted, both parties are free to remarry as if the original marriage never occurred. It’s important to note that this differs from divorce, which dissolves a valid marriage.