Question
In 1950, Jaclyn married Norman believing that her first husband, John, had died during World War II. She and Norman lived happily together for more than fifty years at which time Jaclyn learned that Norman had been injured and lost his memory during the War. Before recovering his memory, John married Georgina. Jaclyn, Norman, John and Georgina are all still alive. Both couples have had children. Which of the following statements is accurate?
A Both Jaclyn and Norman’s and John and Georgina’s marriages are void ab initio.
B Jaclyn and Norman’s marriage is valid because they have been together for more than fifty years.
C None of the parties’ children are legitimate because their parents were not legally married.
D Jaclyn and Norman’s and John and Georgina’s marriages are both valid because they were entered in good faith with clean hands.
This question is taken from Paralegal 018 – Family Law » Fall 2019 » Exam 1
