Family Law Notes

PVL2601 – Summary Study Notes (Family Law) FAMILY LAW: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCLUSION OF A VALID CIVIL MARRIAGE: Marriage is traditionally defined as the legally recognized life long voluntary union between two parties to the exclusion of all others.  Capacity to act – mentally ill persons - if they enter into marriage the moment this occurs marriage is void.  Infant (children below age of 7) do not have the capacity to act.  Prodigals (a person with normal me...

PVL2601 – Summary Study Notes (Family Law) FAMILY LAW: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCLUSION OF A VALID CIVIL MARRIAGE: Marriage is traditionally defined as the legally recognized life long voluntary union between two parties to the exclusion of all others.  Capacity to act – mentally ill persons - if they enter into marriage the moment this occurs marriage is void.  Infant (children below age of 7) do not have the capacity to act.  Prodigals (a person with normal me...