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Catholic Marriage

Declaration of Nullity

The Tribunal Process

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Annulment or Declaration of Nullity?

How does marriage as a Sacrament differ from marriage as a legal contract?

Null and Void, Validity and Invalidity: what does it all mean?

Does a Declaration of Nullity establish that a former marriage never existed?

What is the status of a divorced Catholic in the Church?

How does the Catholic Church regard the marriages of non-Catholics?

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?

What documentation will I have to provide to the Tribunal?

What is the length of the process?

Is there a fee?

May future marriage plans be made?