When the validity of an alleged marriage is denied by either of the parties thereto the other party may institute an action for affirming the marriage, and upon due proof of the validity thereof the court shall decree it to be valid. The decree shall be conclusive upon all parties concerned.
(Dec. 23, 1963, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; 77 Stat. 563.)
1981 Ed., § 16-921.
1973 Ed., § 16-921.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 9 - Divorce, Annulment, Separation, Support, Etc
§ 16–902. Residency requirements
§ 16–903. Decree annulling marriage
§ 16–904. Grounds for divorce, legal separation, and annulment
§ 16–905. Revocation and enlargement of decree of legal separation
§ 16–906. Causes for absolute divorce arising after decree for separation
§ 16–907. Parent and child relationship defined
§ 16–908. Relationship not dependent on marriage or domestic partnership
§ 16–909. Proof of child’s relationship to parents
§ 16–909.02. Full faith and credit to parentage determinations by other states
§ 16–909.03. Voluntary paternity acknowledgment program for birthing hospitals
§ 16–909.04. Voluntary paternity acknowledgment program for birth records agency
§ 16–909.05. Mayor authorized to designate other sites for paternity acknowledgment program
§ 16–910. Assignment and equitable distribution of property
§ 16–911. Pendente lite relief
§ 16–912. Permanent alimony; enforcement. [Repealed]
§ 16–914.01. Retention of jurisdiction as to alimony, custody of children, and child support
§ 16–914.02. Child custody and visitation rights of parents during deployment for military service
§ 16–915. Change of name on divorce
§ 16–916.01. Child Support Guideline
§ 16–916.01a. — Appendices to § 16-916.01
§ 16–916.02. Child Support Guideline Commission
§ 16–916.03. Proceedings in which child support matters may be considered
§ 16–917. Co-respondents as defendants; service of process. [Repealed]
§ 16–918. Appointment of counsel; compensation; termination of appointment
§ 16–919. Proof required on default or admission of defendant
§ 16–920. Effective date of decree or judgment for annulment or absolute divorce
§ 16–921. Validity of marriage, action to determine
§ 16–922. Validity of marriages and divorces solemnized or pronounced before January 1, 1902
§ 16–924. Expedited judicial hearing for child support
§ 16–925. Privacy protection for victims of domestic violence