Can a person remarry immediately if their previous marriage was void?
A person cannot simply assume their previous marriage is void and unilaterally decide to quickly remarry. The absolute nullity of a previous marriage must be formally and legally established first in court. This necessary procedural safeguard is mandated by Article 40 Family Code of the Philippines. Therefore, a final judgment from a competent court declaring the previous marriage void is an absolute prerequisite. “Art. 40. The absolute nullity of a previous marriage may be invoked for purposes of remarriage on the basis solely of a final judgment declaring such previous marriage void.” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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