Cost of Annulment in S. California

[YEARNING4TRUTH]

Hi everyone, the title pretty much sums it all up. I’m just trying to find the range that Southern Californians would have to pay for an annulment. I would also like to ask for some prayers, for I am planning on talking to my mom about getting an annulment. May I find the words to say and the courage to go through with it. Thanks and God Bless.

 

[Gertabelle]

Hi everyone, the title pretty much sums it all up. I’m just trying to find the range that Southern Californians would have to pay for an annulment. I would also like to ask for some prayers, for I am planning on talking to my mom about getting an annulment. May I find the words to say and the courage to go through with it. Thanks and God Bless.

I no longer live in SoCal, but my family does, and I just happen to be visiting this week.

I was just talking with my cousin about the possibility of her getting a decree of nullity a couple days ago. She asked about the process and about the cost. Here is the advice I gave her:

Call your local parish and make an appointment to talk with a priest or deacon.

There will be no charge for that.

Of course you can talk with your family about beginning the process, and it can be such a good thing to have their support. I can understand wanting to have your “ducks in a row” – and therefore asking us for answers – especially if your mom would be helping you with the cost.

But you really need to start this process with the Church and her representatives. A priest or deacon can tell you the costs involved, as well as the actual steps in the process, including when costs are incurred. Then you will have official information to share, and not just speculation from internet strangers who may or may not know anything at all about your question.

God bless you, dear one! I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

 

[7_Sorrows]

there is no charge for annulments now.
the only costs would be for certified copies requested from the county like marriage certificate and divorce documents.

 

[CB_Catholic]

It is up to the Diocese to determine the fee, and my Bishop has dropped the fee after Pope Francis made his remarks about streamlining the process and possibly dropping the fees. I don’t know how many or which Dioceses dropped the fees.

They were not overly expensive to begin with here, and this Diocese has always subsidized the fees for those unable to pay.

 

[7_Sorrows]

It is up to the Diocese to determine the fee, and my Bishop has dropped the fee after Pope Francis made his remarks about streamlining the process and possibly dropping the fees. I don’t know how many or which Dioceses dropped the fees.

They were not overly expensive to begin with here, and this Diocese has always subsidized the fees for those unable to pay.

I thought the charge was dropped everywhere. I thought that is what the Pope wanted. I feel sorry for those who still have to pay.