Question

Alice and Bob got married in the Philippines in 2018. However, after a few months of marriage, Alice discovers that Bob had a previous marriage that was not yet legally dissolved at the time of their wedding. Disturbed by this revelation, Alice seeks your legal advice.

Based on the provisions of the Family Code of the Philippines, specifically Articles 45 to 54 on Voidable Marriages, Effects, and Remedies, discuss the following:

1. What is a voidable marriage and how is it different from a void marriage?
2. What are the grounds for declaring a marriage voidable?
3. What is the effect of an annulment decree on a voidable marriage?
4. What are the remedies available to the innocent spouse in case of a voidable marriage?