Annulment Question

[Terese226]

Is legal divorce a prerequisite for applying for an annulment?

I’ve been married for a few years. I knew during courtship and even hours leading up to the wedding that this marriage wasn’t for me. I was too immature, scared, young, and naive to call it off. It’s been a miserable few years and every week I ask myself why I did this to myself. We have a child and one due in February. However I cannot continue to live like this. There are many forms of abuse from physical to emotional that have been happening for years. I wish I called it off when I noticed all of the red flags in the beginning.

I don’t know how I’m going to handle this. First I’ll speak with a priest. But I would also like to move out of my current living situation as soon as possible. I’ve started looking at local apartments. The problem is I am a stay at home mom. I don’t have any friends or family I can move in with.

I will continue to pray and seek guidance. I know I need to get out of this marriage though. If for some reason the tribunal doesn’t grant an annulment I will stay “single” for the rest of my life.

Please pray for me.

 

[1ke]

Is legal divorce a prerequisite for applying for an annulment?

In the U.S. tribunals take cases after a final divorce decree.

But this is not your primary concern right now! Safety for you and your children is primary. Approach your pastor for help, especially finding a place to live.

I will continue to pray and seek guidance. I know I need to get out of this marriage though. If for some reason the tribunal doesn’t grant an annulment I will stay “single” for the rest of my life. But I cannot continue to live with this person.

Please pray for me.

Don’t be afraid to ask your pastor for help. I am so sorry that you are experiencing abuse.

 

[faithsmind]

Peace, one day at a time. You will be OK.