I am applying for anulment in the catholic church. I was married for 8 years and divorced for 7.?

Question

is there statute of limitations on how long you can apply for anulment in the Catholic Church? How many people does the panel need to interview besides the couple themselves? Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

No. Although the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to find your witnesses.

Your advocate will tell you how many witnesses you should provide. Your spouse (you are still married to him/her) will also be allowed to provide witnesses.

It is a tribunal, not a panel.

The questions are difficult and require much soul searching. The point is to help you understand what was lacking in your marriage- and to help you avoid those problems in future relationships.

Answer 2

I'm assuming that you're looking to get married in the Catholic church again and seeking an annulment so you have a clean slate.

While annulments are more frequently given today than in the past, it's still quite a bit of paperwork. You'll have to fill out a questionnaire explaining why the marriage failed, why you want an annulment, etc. Both you and your ex will have to fill out the forms.

As far as I know, there's no statute of limitations on an annulment. You really need to talk to your priest (or more likely, your church secretary) for the best information.

Answer 3

I'm going through the process right now. This is a bit of an involved answer, I'm afraid.

I don't believe there is a statute for the annulment process. I do think, however, the time more time between the marriage ending and going through this process there is, the more difficult it can be.

The panel needs to get responses from a minimum of 3 people who knew you and/or your ex husband before, during, and after the marriage. The questions ask about your childhoods and growing up, family life, dating relationship, courting/preparation for marriage, the marriage itself, and how you have been since the marriage ended.

The process is all done in written format. They call people "witnesses", but it doesn't mean that they have to talk to anyone in person. Just make sure the people you ask are willing to fill out the paperwork and return it in a timely manner.

This website may help you, it's a Q&A from my diocese:
http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/Offices+and+Ministries+12009/Moderator+of+the+Curia+12141/Marriage+Tribunal+9673/Marriage+Tribunal+-+Questions+and+Answers.htm

Answer 4

You can probably get an annulment, but ... they will want to know what happened (why is this an annulment and not a divorce, what is the essential issue here) and why it took you so long to file (the problem is, you didn't decide to file until, most likely, you met someone else).

And yes, you can and should bring in letters and even witnesses to show why this is an annulment and not a divorce. Bring in whatever will help your case.

Answer 5

I only know it can be done, but it is a very long and complicated process.... You have to talk to your priest first,and ask him to tell you what papers you'll need to present and where to go. He also has to hear if you have valid grounds for wanting to go through this....

I guess you should also try to go to Catholic websites so you can get more info. Good luck!

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RE :I am applying for anulment in the catholic church. I was married for 8 years and divorced for 7.?
is there statute of limitations on how long you can apply for anulment in the Catholic Church? How many people does the panel need to interview besides the couple themselves? Thanks for your help!
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Answer 7

I DONT KNOW WHY ANNULMENTS EVEN EXIST I WOULD NEVER AGREE TO THAT ITS CRAZY.