A marriage void ab initio is considered non-existent from the very beginning . Under the law, it is as if the ceremony never took place . Because it is legally flawed, it can never be cured by time. Grounds Under the Family Code Lack of Age: Marriages where either party is below 18, even with parental consent . Unauthorized Officers: M

A marriage void ab initio is treated as non-existent from the very beginning . Under the Family Code of the Philippines , it is as if the union never happened . Because it is inherently flawed, it can never be cured by time. Why a Marriage is Considered Void Underage Marriage : Marriages where either party is below 18, even with permissi