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Convert1
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God’s blessing to you and your wife! What a glorious day. I am so thrilled for you. 
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rose2
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God’s blessing to you and your wife! What a glorious day. I am so thrilled for you.
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His_helpmeet
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Congratulations! Especially on being married right in the greatest physical presence of Our Lord and Saviour.
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DebFar
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Hello,
I have been reading everyone’s posts for some time now and I want to say Thank You for giving me the courage to move forward to apply for my annulment. I am almost finished with the paperwork- the witnesses are the hardest part as my marriage took place 34 years ago.
I would appreciate any advice before I submit my questionnaire and greatly need your prayers.
Thank you again to all of you who have shared your stories.
God Bless!
Debbie
I have been reading everyone’s posts for some time now and I want to say Thank You for giving me the courage to move forward to apply for my annulment. I am almost finished with the paperwork- the witnesses are the hardest part as my marriage took place 34 years ago.
I would appreciate any advice before I submit my questionnaire and greatly need your prayers.
Thank you again to all of you who have shared your stories.
God Bless!
Debbie
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Peebo
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My wifes first marriage took place over 40 years ago…as it was a small home ceremony all but one of the witnesses had passed away…because of that she had to give a statement to a special witness… both the witness and special witness statements were accepted by the tribunal.another problem my wife had was because she was baptized in a small Baptist church so long ago they had trouble finding any record…they did not issue certificates at that church only a small note about the size of a check…they eventually found it after weeks of searching…make sure that you are honest in everything you tell the tribunal…it can be very frustrating and nerve racking waiting although now I believe the process has been streamlined somewhat…my wife became depressed at times thinking her annulment would never be granted…she was confirmed into the Catholic Church last Sunday after 17 months from the start of her annulment process…she is now bursting with joy to able to take the Eucharist as a Catholic…don’t give up and keep praying…God Bless
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DebFar
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Thank you for the information!
Congratulations to your wife for staying strong during the process- the result was well worth it!!
Could you please tell me what a special witness statement is?
Thank you so much- God Bless you and your wife!!
Congratulations to your wife for staying strong during the process- the result was well worth it!!
Could you please tell me what a special witness statement is?
Thank you so much- God Bless you and your wife!!
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Peebo
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My wife can’t remember now…but thinks the special witness is a psychologist who took her statement of her first marriage because she could only get one witness instead of the usual 3 required…it did cost $350…which was actually the most expensive of the whole process…I think that some tribunals will accept family members if no witnesses can be found…it’s best to ask your advocate or your priest as they will have better knowledge of your circumstances…God Bless
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rose2
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Hi DebfarGod’s blessing to you and your wife! What a glorious day. I am so thrilled for you.
I hope all goes well for you, from my experience i would just say give them as much information as you can. Trust in the process and in the truth coming through. Whatever the outcome God will be with you and knows the full truth of it.
Rose x
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Convert1
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After 18 months, thousands of hours of prayer, tears, anger, joy, and every other emotion one could think of; I received an affirmative decision of nullity today. Obviously, we have to wait on the appeal (which will not happen) but my husband and I are ecstatic.
Thanks to LaLucia for starting this post. Thank you to Peebo, MJ Jean, KWilson, BelleFL, Guineviere, Evelyn EVF,Huiou Theou Nic1099, Steve P, kristis524, AnchoredInHope, weaverbird , rose2 , and anyone I forgot…please forgive me. You have ALL been a source of strength and hope to me!! I could not have gotten through this without you all.
And to Dan:
You are a wonderful person. Your commitment to this process is an act of Grace, without question.
Praise God and Peace be with You ALL!!!
Thanks to LaLucia for starting this post. Thank you to Peebo, MJ Jean, KWilson, BelleFL, Guineviere, Evelyn EVF,Huiou Theou Nic1099, Steve P, kristis524, AnchoredInHope, weaverbird , rose2 , and anyone I forgot…please forgive me. You have ALL been a source of strength and hope to me!! I could not have gotten through this without you all.
And to Dan:
You are a wonderful person. Your commitment to this process is an act of Grace, without question.
Praise God and Peace be with You ALL!!!
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DebFar
God Bless You for entering into this process. Think long and hard about your situation at the time of your marriage, as it is so easy to forget things. Who you talked to at the time, your family, your friends etc., are all important in knowing where you were in life at the time. I know it was long ago, (my first marriage was 1979) I was shocked at how much my family and wedding party remember. I was also shocked at how much they helped me.
Details are everything! You are in my prayers!
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MJJean
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Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
So true! The thinking part, I mean. When I was doing my paperwork, I took a few days and wrote out everything. I read it over, thought I was thorough enough, turned it all in, and then started to remember even more! I suggest filling out your questionnaire on your pc and letting it sit for a few days or so in case you remember more pertinent details.
If you are unable to locate willing Witnesses, talk to your Advocate. I don’t know about everywhere, but the Tribunal here was willing to work with me if I was unable to locate Witnesses. I believe they said that they could possibly use a psychologist and/or character witnesses, if it came to that.
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Peebo
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…yee haw…Congratulations…what an Easter blessing for you and your husband…keep us informed…God Bless
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DCNBILL
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Blessings!
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DCNBILL
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Congratulations and welcome home!
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Nic1099
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Delighted for you both. God speed as you both go forward.
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DAML72
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Hi all. I’m in the process of answering my questionnaire to start the annulment process. Not sure when I’ll be filing, as I don’t want to set my ex off at an inopportune time (he can be vindictive, and even though he’s not Catholic, I worry he will see this as a slight that requires retaliation.)
Anyway, I’m wondering about witnesses. My ex and I met in college. About 9 months after we started dating, he “hooked up” with one of my friends/old roomates. That ended the friendship and the situation eventually led to a strain in the relationship with a mutual friend. After we graduated college, he had an emotional affair with and then broke up with me for my best friend. (Yeah, I know - why did I marry him?) So, even though I am back in touch with the first two, these potential witnesses aren’t exactly close, and they didn’t have contact with us for the four years prior to the wedding. My friends that I had prior to the wedding didn’t really know him very well, and I never spoke with them very intimately about our relationship. The only witnesses I really feel would be worthwhile are my parents - perhaps my aunt, but I am about 50/50 on whether she would testify for me. I have no siblings.
Are 3 witnesses required? What are the conditions under which fewer witnesses will be allowed? Any insight would be appreciated.
Anyway, I’m wondering about witnesses. My ex and I met in college. About 9 months after we started dating, he “hooked up” with one of my friends/old roomates. That ended the friendship and the situation eventually led to a strain in the relationship with a mutual friend. After we graduated college, he had an emotional affair with and then broke up with me for my best friend. (Yeah, I know - why did I marry him?) So, even though I am back in touch with the first two, these potential witnesses aren’t exactly close, and they didn’t have contact with us for the four years prior to the wedding. My friends that I had prior to the wedding didn’t really know him very well, and I never spoke with them very intimately about our relationship. The only witnesses I really feel would be worthwhile are my parents - perhaps my aunt, but I am about 50/50 on whether she would testify for me. I have no siblings.
Are 3 witnesses required? What are the conditions under which fewer witnesses will be allowed? Any insight would be appreciated.
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dans0622
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Hello,
“Requirements” regarding witnesses is a difficult topic to comment on with any authority. Some Judges/Tribunals have general “guidelines” or “expectations” which amount to “requirements” but…you’d have to see what your own Tribunal has to say about this.
If all the people you mentioned above are willing to be witnesses, there is no harm in submitting their names. If they aren’t able to offer much, that’s the way it goes. On the other hand, they might be able to provide meaningful evidence. So, my “insight” would be that it’s best to provide as many witnesses as you can (within reason, of course).
Dan
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Peebo
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Because of the time elapsed for my wifes first marriage she could only find one living witness…she was directed by the tribunal to see a special witness who questioned her about her first marriage…both were accepted by the tribunal and she was granted her annulment…good luck and God Bless
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dans0622
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One of the lesser-known changes made by Pope Francis last fall involved sources of proof. The basic result is that Judges/Tribunals may now be more willing to proceed even if witness testimony is lacking.
Again, however, practical advice for an individual Petitioner can only come from the competent Tribunal/Judge.
Dan
Again, however, practical advice for an individual Petitioner can only come from the competent Tribunal/Judge.
Dan
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rose2
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Dear DAML72
Having not produced all the evidence that was possible and now in appeal I would recommend you use every thing you do have in the first instance. These friends who knew your ex husband earlier will be able to give the tribunal some insight and that is better than none. Praying for you. Rx
Having not produced all the evidence that was possible and now in appeal I would recommend you use every thing you do have in the first instance. These friends who knew your ex husband earlier will be able to give the tribunal some insight and that is better than none. Praying for you. Rx
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