The action or defense for the declaration of absolute nullity of a marriage shall not prescribe.
Family Code · Chapter 3. Void and Voidable Marriages
Action for nullity never prescribes
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
The action or defense for the declaration of absolute nullity of a marriage shall not prescribe.
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Executive Order No. 209 (Lawphil), which already includes the changes made by Executive Order No. 227 (1987) before the Code took effect, and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Later amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or other executive orders are not included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.