Putative spouse doctrine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004050",
  "term": "Putative spouse doctrine",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal principle that grants marital rights to a person who has a good faith belief that they are lawfully married, even if the marriage is later found to be legally invalid. This doctrine protects individuals who entered into a marriage ceremony without knowledge of an impediment, such as a prior undissolved marriage. It aims to prevent unjust enrichment and provide equitable relief.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/putative-spouse-doctrine/"
}