Invalid Marriage

An invalid marriage is a union that lacks legal recognition due to specific reasons. This can happen if one or both partners do not have the legal capacity to marry, such as being underage or already married, or if proper legal procedures were not followed, like not obtaining a marriage license. In essence, an invalid marriage is treated as if it never occurred, and the parties involved do not have the legal rights and responsibilities that come with marriage. In many jurisdictions, an invalid marriage can be annulled, which is a legal declaration that the marriage is null and void.