Nullity of Marriage

Nullity of marriage refers to a legal declaration that a marriage is invalid from the beginning, meaning it was never a valid union under the law. This can occur for various reasons, such as one spouse lacking the capacity to consent, the absence of a legal requirement (like a marriage license), or the marriage being prohibited (like in cases of incest). Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, a declaration of nullity treats the marriage as if it never existed, allowing individuals to remarry legally. Each jurisdiction has specific rules and processes for obtaining a declaration of nullity.