When is a marriage void?

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A marriage is void if it was formed in breach of critical statutory provisions in the Women’s Charter. Situations in which a marriage can be declared void are as follows:

• A Muslim marriage registered under the Women’s Charter

• An underage marriage

• An incestuous marriage

• A polygamous marriage

• A marriage that is not between a man and a woman

• A marriage that was not validly solemnized

In the situation of a void marriage, the marriage is completely invalid. A Judgment of Nullity can be obtained to declare that the marriage is void.