Has anyone ever had an annulment denied?

Question

The catholic church reserves the right to deny a couple an annulment. Does anyone know the criteria they look for?

Answer 1

The Catholic annulment process looks at whether or not the marriage was sacramental at the beginning. If, based on the testimony given, a sacramental bond was formed then the anullment will be denied.

Basically the Marriage Tribunal looks at whether or nor fully-informed consent was given to the marrriage by both parties. I(Some things that would be grounds for annulment here would be inadequate preparation, undue pressure to marry from outside forces, or one party deliberately withheld consent to an essential aspect of sacramental marriage.)

Sacramental marriage is considered lifelong, procreative, and exclusive. If one or both parties did not intend one of these things; then the marriage can be annuled. For example, one of the parties refuses to even attempt to have children (infertility is not grounds for anullment but undisclosed sterility is.) or does not intend to be faithful to the other. Adultery is not grounds for an annulment but it may, under some circumstances, be considered evidence that one party did not intend to be faithful.

The marriage must also have taken place between baptized Christians in accordance with their church's religious traditions. Civil marriages for example, are a slam-dunk annulment.

If your question about this process is based on something more than disinterested curiousity (in other words someone you know needs or might need an annulment), I would strongly suggest seeking out the counsel of your local parish. Every situation is different and I sure the would be happy to talk to you about yours and give you an idea of the prospects for success.

I was not denied my annulment so I hope my answer still helps and I didn't pay anything more than something to cover the administrative fees (about $400 if I remember. Cheaper than the divorce.)

Answer 2

Catholic Annulment Denied

Answer 3

Usually if you qualify for a legal annulment you should be able to get a church annulment. The catholic church grants annulments, even though they do not believe in divorce, because divorce is such an epidemic these days that they need followers to attend their church and they wouldn't have any at this point because of the rate of divorce.

Answer 4

A family friend paid Usd 40,000.00 for an annulment from an abusive husband. The Vescovo asked specifically for payment in U.S. dollars.

(Milano, Italy - 2006)

Answer 5

Henry VIII did.

Answer 6

I'll say it before anyone else gets the chance.


MONEY!!!!!!!!!!