# 23 Pa.C.S. § 3303: Annulment of void and voidable marriages

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3303

## Section

- **Citation:** 23 Pa.C.S. § 3303
- **Heading:** Annulment of void and voidable marriages
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 23 / Chapter 33 / Section 3303

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3301 Grounds for divorce.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3301.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3302 Counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3302.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3303 Annulment of void and voidable marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3303.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3304 Grounds for annulment of void marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3304.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3305 Grounds for annulment of voidable marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3305.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3306 Proceedings to determine marital status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3306.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3307 Defenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3307.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3308 Action where defendant suffering from mental disorder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3308.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3309 General appearance and collusion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3309.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3321 Hearing by master.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3321.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3322 Jury trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3322.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3323 Decree of court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3323.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3331 Limitations on attacks upon decrees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3331.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 3332 Opening or vacating decrees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C33_S3332.md)

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