The issue of all illegal or void marriages is considered as if born in lawful wedlock.
KRS 391.100
Children of illegal or void marriages considered as if born in lawful wedlock
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Pendleton Ex Rel. Gadd v. Pendleton (1975)
Most recently applied in Murray v. Murray (February 1977)
Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Amended 1984 Ky
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Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.