What makes a marriage void under the Marriage Act 1985?

23 Grounds on which marriages are void Division 2—Marriages solemnised after the commencement of section 13 of the Marriage Amendment Act 1985 23A Application of Division 23B Grounds on which marriages are void Part IV—Solemnisation of marriages in Australia Division 1—Authorised celebrants Subdivision A—Ministers of religion

When was the Marriage Amendment Act 1985 passed?

Division 1—Marriages solemnised on or after 20 June 1977 and before the commencement of section 13 of the Marriage Amendment Act 1985 22 Division to be subject to application of private international law 23 Grounds on which marriages are void Division 2—Marriages solemnised after the commencement of section 13 of the Marriage Amendment Act 1985

What did you need to know about the Marriage Act 1961?

Marriage Act 1961 1 (1) A certificate under the hand of a person by whom a register under a Subdivision of Division 1 of Part IV (other than… 2 (2) A certificate under the hand of the Minister stating that a person specified in the certificate was not, at a date… More …

What was the Special Marriage Act of 1954?

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India with provision for civil marriage for people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of religion or faith followed by either party. The Act originated from a piece of legislation proposed during the late 19th century.

When did the Marriage Amendment Act 1985 take effect?

Part III—Void marriages Division 1—Marriages solemnised on or after 20 June 1977 and before the commencement of section 13 of the Marriage Amendment Act 1985 22 Division to be subject to application of private international law

Which is part of the Marriage Act is void?

When did married women qualify as British subjects?

There were complex rules for determining whether married women qualified as British subjects. Until 14 January 1932, the rule was that the wife of a British subject was deemed to be a British subject, and the wife of an alien was deemed to be an alien. After that date, and until 31 December 1946, the rules were generally as follows: