Of course, such a marriage could be declared null, leaving both parties free to marry again.
It must be always carried in mind that to constitute a valid marriage under French law which cannot be impugned by anyone all the statutory conditions imposed by the Civil Code must be complied with.
Husband and Wife.—Married persons owe each other fidelity, support and assistance. A husband owes protection to his wife. A wife owes obedience to her husband.
A wife is obliged to live with her husband and to follow him wherever he determines it proper to reside. A husband is obliged to receive his wife and to provide her with all that is necessary for the requirements of life, according to his means and condition.
A wife cannot bring a civil action without the consent of her husband, even if she is a public trader and is not married under the system of a community of goods and has separate property.
A wife cannot give away, convey, mortgage or acquire property, with or without a consideration, without her husband concurring in the document by which such transfer is made, or giving his written consent.
A woman cannot become a public trader without her husband’s consent. It is not necessary for a wife to have her husband’s consent to make a will.
Marriage Duties.—The husband and wife are mutually bound to feed, support and educate their children.
Children are bound to support their parents and other ascendants who are in want.
Dissolution of Marriage.—A marriage is dissolved: