Lack Of Form Annulment Exceptions??

[puzzleannie]

We are trying to get a lack of form certificate for my husband’s previous marriage, it was a fixed marriage outside the church. We are having a hard time to get a copy of their marriage certificate since they had it abroad.

the usual procedure is to contact the civil authority where the marriage was registered, since it is public record there is usually no problem although the charges might be hefty and almost sure to take a while, you would need the identifying information on both parties, and it may be best to have the parish rather than you request it

I have no experience trying to obtain records from abroad except military and from Mexico. the consul from that country might be able to advise you on how to proceed

 

[Seatuck]

I understand that each case is unique and that no time frame can be assured and so on, but for anyone who has gotten a lack of form declaration of nullity or knows someone who has, how long did that process take to complete?

It usually is pretty fast . A matter of a couple of weeks or less. It would certainly be done barring any major complication by the time the marriage preparation is finished if the couple follows protocol and brings the matter to the attention of the priest. Most of the time the couple doesn’t hear anything about it after they submit copies of the documents. They don’t receive a certificate or anything.

 

[puzzleannie]

I understand that each case is unique and that no time frame can be assured and so on, but for anyone who has gotten a lack of form declaration of nullity or knows someone who has, how long did that process take to complete?

the factor that has most to do with this is how quickly the petitioner can supply the required documentation, once the pastor or tribunal has the records in hand it is pretty quick, weeks if not days, depending on how much work load they have, but they usually prefer to clear the simple cases quickly. The main factor that delays full annulment investigations is also at least theoretically within control of the petioner, that is locating, identifying and finding witnesses, and getting their testimony back, and the petitioner completing the interview with all relevant information. The other factor you cannot control is the volume of cases the tribunal handles, and that varies from diocese to diocese.