Anulación de Matrimonios Nulos y Nulificables en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si alguien se casa pero hay un problema serio, como que ya estaba casado o no tenía edad, esa boda puede ser anulada. Anular un matrimonio es como borrarlo para que no cuente.

Es como cuando compras un producto que resulta estar dañado. Tienes derecho a devolverlo y obtener tu dinero de vuelta, porque no cumplía con lo que debió ser.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, de 20 años, se casa con María, pero resulta que Juan ya estaba casado con otra persona. María, al enterarse, puede pedir que su matrimonio sea anulado porque Juan no podía casarse legalmente.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

23 Pa.C.S. 3303 - Annulment Of Void And Voidable Marriages (a) General rule.--In all cases where a supposed or alleged marriage has been contracted which is void or voidable under this title or under applicable law, either party to the supposed or alleged marriage may bring an action in annulment to have it declared void in accordance with the procedures provided by this part and prescribed by general rules. (b) Common-law marriage.--In the case of a purported common-law marriage where a party was under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian of the minor may bring a declaratory judgment proceeding during the party's minority to have the marriage declared void. Cross References.Section 3303 is referred to in section 3304 of this title. 23 Pa.C.S. 3304 - Grounds For Annulment Of Void Marriages (a) General rule.--Where there has been no confirmation by cohabitation following the removal of an impediment, the supposed or alleged marriage of a person shall be deemed void in the following cases: (1) Where either party at the time of such marriage had an existing spouse and the former marriage had not been annulled nor had there been a divorce except where that party had obtained a decree of presumed death of the former spouse. (2) Where the parties to such marriage are related within the degrees of consanguinity prohibited by section 1304(e) (relating to restrictions on issuance of license). (3) Where either party to such marriage was incapable of consenting by reason of insanity or serious mental disorder or otherwise lacked capacity to consent or did not intend to consent to the marriage. (4) Where either party to a purported common-law marriage was under 18 years of age. (b) Procedures.--In all cases of marriages which are void, the marriage may be annulled as set forth