Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriageN.I.

18.  A decree of nullity granted after the commencement of this Article in respect of a voidable marriage shall operate to annul the marriage only as respects any time after the decree has been made absolute, and the marriage shall, notwithstanding the decree, be treated as if it had existed up to that time.