Catholic Canon Law
See also: Annulment (Catholic Church) and Validation of marriageIn Catholic canon law, there are a number of requirements for a valid Catholic marriage. However, a Catholic marriage is considered valid unless and until it is proved otherwise. In consequence, children born as a result of a marriage which is found to be void are considered legitimate, and the spouses cannot marry others without first obtaining an annulment by proving its invalidity. If the invalidity is proven, an annulment can be granted.
If the impediment is removed, or a dispensation granted, and if consent perdures, the marriage can be convalidated.
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