Canon 1153 - a spouse must obtain a decree of separation from their local ordinary before moving out.
Canon 1692 - a spouse must get permission from the bishop to file for civil divorce.
Look them up. We are not Protestants. Tell you friends to learn what the Church teaches about separation.
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John in Seattle
Hi, thank you for posting
The main problem seems to be that the husband in this marriage has become an atheist over the years and that he for some time has been careless about his wifes and childrens catholic faith, but recently (the last year or so) he has begun to sabotage all religious Activity within the Family.
becouse of this he wants out of their marriage.
So to sum up: Canon Law isnt relevant for him I think as he is no longer considering himself to be a catholic.
At least he does not care about the Church or how they look at it.
All this info is from the wife of this relationship btw.
Its so sad when People loses their faith
Please keep praying for him, so he may get back home to the Church at some point.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is With thee,
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners, now,
and at the hour of our Death.
Amen.