What makes a marriage null and void?

Two of the most common underlying reasons for considering a marriage void are the illegal acts of “bigamy” and “incest”. A bigamous marriage exists when one of the spouses was legally married to someone else when the marriage took place. An incestuous marriage occurs when the spouses are close family members.

What is a religious annulment?

A religious annulment is a choice made by some people when their beliefs or religion disfavor or disallow divorce entirely. This process is not a part of the court system but, rather, a part of the church or institution to which you belong.

What qualifies for an annulment in the Catholic Church?

Usually, a person seeking an annulment is someone who has been married, is now divorced, and wishes to marry again in the Church. The intention to marry again is not a necessary aspect to attaining an annulment; devoted Catholics may simply prefer to have their divorce legitimized by their Parish.

What qualifies for a Catholic annulment?

Catholic Annulment

• The spouses are free to marry,
• They are capable of giving their consent to marry,
• They freely give that consent (i.e. through marriage vows),
• They have the intention to marry for life (regardless of what happens in the future), to be faithful to each other, and to be open to children.

How long do you have to get an annulment?

And unlike divorce, a marriage can be annulled any time after the wedding ceremony with a maximum time limit of three years. However, like a divorce, there has to be valid grounds which have to be cited and met.

How is Annulment different from divorce?

If marriage is essentially a contract, the difference between an annulment and a divorce is the difference between declaring the contract null—because, say, it was signed under conditions of duress or fraud—and terminating it. In the case of marriage, declaring the contract null is a far more difficult proposition.

What are the grounds for annulment?

What are the grounds for a marriage to be annulled?

• Lack of Parental Consent.
• Insanity.
• Consent was obtained thru Fraud.
• Consent was obtained thru Force, Intimidation, and Undue Influence.
• Impotence.
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases.