Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3303 (2026)

 Annulment of void and voidable marriages.

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§ 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.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1992–2018 · leading case: Kapres v. Heller, 612 A.2d 987 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1992).
Kapres v. Heller, 612 A.2d 987 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1992). · cites it 2× “See 23 Pa.C.S. § 3303(b) Annulment void and voidable marriages.”
Clifford Irene Huff v. Dir., United States Off. of Pers. Mgmt. Ethel R. Leecan. Ethel R. Leecan, 40 F.3d 35 (3rd Cir. 1994). “See 23 Pa.Cons.Stat. Ann. §§ 3303, 3305(a)(2) (1991).”
Repella, S. v. Repella, S. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). · cites it 2× “On August 8, 2017, Husband, now representing himself, filed a motion to proceed pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 3303 and 3304(a)(3). On August 10, 2017, the trial court entered an order denying Husband’s request for an annulment without prejudice, and explained in a footnote that…”
Huff v. US Off. of Pers. Mgmt (3rd Cir. 1994). “See 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. §§ 3303, 3305(a)(2) (1991).”
— 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3303(b) — 1 case
Kapres v. Heller, 612 A.2d 987 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1992). “See 23 Pa.C.S. § 3303(b) Annulment void and voidable marriages.”
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