Can i have a divorce by the courts and get annuled my the church?
2006-12-19 03:28:20 · 11 answers · asked by Army Love 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
http://www.answers.com/topic/annulment-catholic-church
"Some Catholics therefore worry that their children will be considered illegitimate if they get an annulment. However, Canon 1137 of the Code of Canon Law specifically affirms the legitimacy of children born in both recognized and putative marriages (those later declared null)."
Yes you can. Go do it. Your children by your previous husband will be legitimate.
2006-12-19 04:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. As far as the state is concerned, you are married if you have a marriage license and had some sort of ceremony. To the state, marriage is a legal thing. You need a legal thing (divorce) to end that marriage.
The process of having a legal divorce to end a legal marriage in no way affects the process of having an annullment to declare a spiritual marriage as being nonexistant.
2006-12-19 11:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to the courts, possibly to the second half. You need to discuss the circumstances/reasons for your divorce with a priest and go from there.
2006-12-19 11:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of specifics, but I think it is possible. Let me put it to you this way - my Aunt was married in the Catholic Church, ten years and two children later she got an annulment.
Make an appointment and talk to your Priest about all of your questions and concerns. He will be understanding and helpful, I assure you.
2006-12-19 11:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt did this in the late 1960s from the Roman Catholic church, but you would have to ask your minister.
2006-12-19 11:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do anything with the catholic church IF you have enough $$$$$$$. The divorce is the cheaper part when it come to both issues.
2006-12-19 11:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by J.M.C 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess that depends on the church. I would talk to your priest.
2006-12-19 13:35:46 · answer #7 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it depends on the circumstances. Why dont you ask the church. i think they would know the answer to your question.
2006-12-19 11:33:56 · answer #8 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No idea. Go ask a lawyer or read family codes.
2006-12-19 11:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by Confuse_Guy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if you have the $$$
2006-12-19 11:30:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mike 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋