Section 2.3 In General

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

1. (§2.3) In General

In determining the status of a marriage, it is important to distinguish between whether a marriage is void or voidable. A voidable marriage can only be inquired into by one of the parties during the lives of both of them, and unless the marriage is set aside during the marriage,
it becomes a valid marriage. In re Guthery’s Estate,
226 S.W. 626 (Mo. App. W.D. 1920). A void marriage may be attacked after the death of a party. Hartman v. Valier & Spies Milling Co., 202 S.W.2d 1 (Mo...