When a marriage is not valid

Declaration of nullity 

Break 1

Was my marriage valid?

Break 2

Ex-husband was not open to children

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss the indissolubility of marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Laurie - When I got married, my husband was Catholic, and I was Protestant. We were married in the Catholic Church. Fifteen years later, I became Catholic. Was our original marriage considered valid? (22:35)
Susan - The annulment process deterred me from the Church. I have seen so many annulments granted that I struggle to understand how some of them are approved. (25:25)
Ann - If a former spouse was not baptized and was not open to having children, would those circumstances be grounds for an annulment? This was my situation. (34:53)
Jay - I was married for 23½ years before my wife left and filed for divorce. The divorce was finalized four years ago. After waiting 18 months, I initially planned to remain single but eventually decided to pursue the annulment process. My annulment was granted. (40:36)
John - When Fr. Altier cited the 7% and 90% annulment statistics, he was correct. However, from a different perspective, most dioceses in the United States have marriage tribunals, whereas many other countries do not. (47:42)

 

Resources:

God’s Plan for Your Marriage

https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss the indissolubility of marriage.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Laurie - When I got married, my husband was Catholic, and I was Protestant. We were married in the Catholic Church. Fifteen years later, I became Catholic. Was our original marriage considered valid? (22:35)</li>
<li>Susan - The annulment process deterred me from the Church. I have seen so many annulments granted that I struggle to understand how some of them are approved. (25:25)</li>
<li>Ann - If a former spouse was not baptized and was not open to having children, would those circumstances be grounds for an annulment? This was my situation. (34:53)</li>
<li>Jay - I was married for 23&frac12; years before my wife left and filed for divorce. The divorce was finalized four years ago. After waiting 18 months, I initially planned to remain single but eventually decided to pursue the annulment process. My annulment was granted. (40:36)</li>
<li>John - When Fr. Altier cited the 7% and 90% annulment statistics, he was correct. However, from a different perspective, most dioceses in the United States have marriage tribunals, whereas many other countries do not. (47:42)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
God&rsquo;s Plan for Your Marriage
<a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.