Section 38: Effect of decree of nullity of a voidable marriage.

(1) A decree of nullity under this Act of a voidable marriage shall annul the marriage from and including the date on which the decree, becomes absolute.
(2)
Without prejudice to the operation of subsection (1) of this section in other respects, a decree of nullity under this Act of a voidable marriage shall not render illegitimate a child of the parties born since, or legitimated during, the marriage.