Civil Code Article 988
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
A marriage is void if any one of the following conditions are met:(1) Where it does not conform to the formalities provided by Article 982,(2) Where it violates the marriage prohibition as provided in Article 983, or(3) Where it violates the marriage prohibition as provided in Article 985. Except where bigamous parties get married in good faith and without negligence by relying on the dissolution of a prior marriage resulting from an agreement or an irrevocable judgment.