Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Annulment or Declaration of Nullity? Maximize
How does marriage as a Sacrament differ from marriage as a legal contract? Maximize
Null and Void, Validity and Invalidity: what does it all mean? Maximize
Does a Declaration of Nullity establish that a former marriage never existed? Maximize
What is the status of a divorced Catholic in the Church? Maximize
How does the Catholic Church regard the marriages of non-Catholics? Maximize
If a marriage is intended to be a permanent union, how can a Church Tribunal declare some people free to remarry while their former spouse is still alive? Maximize
What documentation will I have to provide to the Tribunal? Maximize
What is the length of the process? Maximize
Is there a fee? Maximize
May future marriage plans be made? Maximize