The Supreme Court has affirmed the principle that a marriage remains valid even if the solemnizing officer lacks legal authority, provided at least one of the spouses genuinely believed the officiant was authorized at the time of the ceremony.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
philstar - 1 days ago
Supreme Court upholds marriage valid despite officiant’s lack of authority
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