By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Nicole Prebeck, Esq. | Last reviewed January 26, 2023
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As long as a marriage is considered legally valid, the state has little interest in who a person chooses to marry. To be considered legally valid, a marriage must not be considered invalid under state law.
State laws prohibit incestuous or bigamous marriages. Incestuous marriages are marriages between close relatives. However, state laws also prohibit marriages entered into under duress, which means marriages where parties to the marriage were forced to marry.
A civil annulment is a legal process by which someone may have their marriage dissolved. It has the legal effect of "erasing" the marriage as if it never existed. Marriages that are prohibited by state laws qualify for civil annulments.
Continue reading for a breakdown of laws related to civil annulments and prohibited marriages in Alaska.
The following chart lists details about Alaska's laws regarding civil annulments and prohibited marriages. See FindLaw's Marriage Law section to learn more.
| Prohibited Marriages | Under§ 25.24.020, the following marriages are prohibited:
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| Grounds for Annulment | Any marriage that is listed above under "Prohibited Marriages" qualifies for a civil annulment. |
| Legitimacy of Children | Generally speaking, children are considered legitimate even if the marriage into which they were born is invalid. |
| Same-Sex Marriage |
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Note: State laws are always subject to change through the enactment of newly signed legislation and voter-approved ballot initiatives, higher court decisions, and other means. You should contact an Alaska family law attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Consider reviewing the following resources for more information about all laws in Alaska, including those related to civil annulments and prohibited marriages:
Consider reviewing the following resources, as well, for more information about laws and legal issues related to civil annulments and prohibited marriages:
If you're facing a legal issue related to a civil annulment or a prohibited marriage, it's advised that you contact a qualified family law attorney near you. They can assist you with all the legal issues and processes that may arise if you are considering an annulment or are going through one.
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