Question

I. Voidable Marriages, Effects and Remedies

Scenario:

Alex and Mary were married for two years. During the course of their marriage, Alex discovered that Mary had misrepresented certain essential facts about herself. Alex wants to seek an annulment of the marriage based on the ground of vitiated consent. However, Alex is unsure about the legal effects and remedies available to him in case the court declares the marriage voidable.

Question:

1. What legal effects will arise upon the declaration of the marriage as voidable?
2. What are the available remedies for Alex once the marriage is declared voidable?