although there may have been some semblance of marriage
   ? There is in fact a fundamental flaw in the marriage which means that
   it is not recognised as valid in law
   ? If the marriage is classed as void, the court has the power to make
   financial orders, redistributing property between the couple
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   acted in a parental role towards a step-child, the parties can never
   marry.
   ? Marrying a parent-in-law used to be only permitted in limited
   circumstances, but it is now permitted

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   This was challenged by B+ L v UK: The UK argued that restrictions were
   necessary so as to ensure no sexual rivalry between parents and
   children. W and In-Law argued that there had been some cases where you
   could marry in these circumstances - but only with a special act of
   Parliament