PPC1 Family Law Practice Questions - Law Society Of Ireland Professional Practice Course 1 - Family Law Exam

A void marriage requires a decree from the Circuit Court to dissolve it, whereas a voidable marriage does not. A void marriage is valid until it is challenged, whereas a voidable marriage is invalid from its inception. A void marriage has no legal existence from the outset and requires no court decree to invalidate it, whereas a voidable marriage is valid until a decree of nullity is granted. A void marriage can be ratified by the subsequent cohabitation of the parties, whereas a voidable marriage cannot.