2007-01-25 09:07:22 · 4 answers · asked by Alex V 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No it's not easy. There are very few reasons the Church considers valid for annulment. Most of the valid reasons involve unwillingness to have children or to raise them Catholic. I assume you've talked with a priest. If not, you should. Not to be cynical, but expect that it will cost some serious coin as well.
Remember, divorce or annulment by civil authority does not mean the Catholic Church will accept it. The Church does not recognize divorce at all, and Church recognized annulment must be granted by the Church regardless of civil authority.
2007-01-25 09:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by SA Writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces.
Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9)
However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity.
The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond.
Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present.
Then the parties are free to marry for the first time.
Every case is different. So some declarations will be granted and some will not.
With love in Christ.
2007-01-25 23:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just go to the court house and the judge will sign the annulment papers. It's more legal and valid than having a priest do it.
2007-01-25 17:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your marriage will not exist
2007-01-25 17:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by gabby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋