Glenda, a Filipino citizen and John Riel, an Australian citizen, got married in the consular office of the Philippines in Australia. According to the laws of Australia, a marriage solemnized by a consular official is valid, provided that such marriage is celebrated in accordance with the laws of such consular official. What is the status of the marriage of Glenda and John Riel?
A) Void, because the consular official has no authority to solemnize the marriage.
B) Valid, because according to the laws of Australia, such consular official has authority to celebrate the marriage.
C) Voidable, because there is an irregularity in the authority of the consular official to solemnize marriages.
D) Valid, because such marriage is recognized as valid in the place where it was celebrated.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: The doctrine of "Self-Help" is an exemption
Q3: Excited over their impending marriage, the parties
Q4: Filipinos are governed by their national law
Q5: Separation of property between spouses during the
Q6: For civil purposes, a fetus may be
Q7: The husband may impugn the legitimacy of
Q8: In legal separation:
A)the aggrieved spouse may file
Q9: Three years after marriage, wife learned that
Q10: On March 3, 1995, wife delivered a
Q11: Specific guidelines have been laid down by
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents