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Catholic Annulment Process

The process and timeline for a Catholic annulment, including the investigation into whether a marriage met canonical requirements.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How does the Catholic Church determine if a prior marriage is valid or null in RCIA cases?

determines whether a prior marriage is valid (i.e., a true sacramental marriage) or null (no binding marriage bond existed from the start) through a called a , usually handled by a following rules in ...

Jan 20, 2026

What is the annulment (decree of nullity) process in a Catholic diocese and how long does it take?

The Catholic annulment — technically a “declaration of nullity” — is a Church tribunal’s investigation into whether a marriage ever met the canonical requirements for a binding sacramental union, begi...