I this example, the illness had been diagnosed prior to marriage and it was being effectively treated to the time of the proposed annulment. Also, the illness was not concealed from the future spouse prior to marriage.I could be wrong, but wouldn’t they have to determine that it existed at the time of the marriage? If not until after, then it would fall into the “sickness and health”, I would think.
I don’t see how Major Depressive Disorder would prevent a person from consenting to marriage.What are the chances that a married Catholic with medically treated/controlled Major Depressive Disorder be granted an Annulment without a second thought as to the facts and individuals involved.
Really, how can a mentally ill person consent to marriage?
It’s not uncommon for some people to think a person with a mental illness to be “crazy” and not in control of their faculties. I’m not sure that members of The Tribunal would be any different. It’s amazing how ignorant people in such positions can be. Not that The Tribunal is ignorant.I don’t see how Major Depressive Disorder would prevent a person from consenting to marriage.
Your question is too vague. There are many factors that influence a granting of an annulment but to make an assumption that someone with mental illness which includes such a wide range of things from adjustment reactions all the way to full fledge psychosis can’t make decisions is way to broad. Why do you ask this?What are the chances that a married Catholic with medically treated/controlled Major Depressive Disorder be granted an Annulment without a second thought as to the facts and individuals involved.
Really, how can a mentally ill person consent to marriage?
Where are you from? If the answer is “the United States,” very good. Nearly all requested annulments are granted here.What are the chances that a married Catholic with medically treated/controlled Major Depressive Disorder be granted an Annulment without a second thought as to the facts and individuals involved.
Really, how can a mentally ill person consent to marriage?
I am sorry about your long term struggle with depression. I will pray for strength and healing for you. God Bless. I think it would be better to discuss your concern with a cannon lawyer that is familiar with or works with a marriage annulments. I am not sure where you got the idea that MDD would cause an automatic annulment for you so again, it would be better to ask a real expert in this area.I am from the United States. I am Catholic and have never been married in my 58 years.
Rowar, I would have to disagree with you and agree with sw85. I have Major Depressive Disorder and have suffered it with to some degree all my life. For most of my adult life, I have been on medication. I thank God and my lucky stars that I didn’t marry and run the chance that an opportunistic former spouse would use my illness as grounds for an annulment when he knew of the condition at the time of the vows.
I probably understand the meaning of Marriage per the Catholic church than a lot (maybe most) Catholics who marry. But, I would be considered incapable of making such a commitment and the marriage would be annulled. Perhaps, that’s why I didn’t marry. An annulment under those circumstances would kill me. Literally.
I really think the Catholic Church in the US needs to acknowledge annulment for what it is. DIVORCE! You get one chance and that’s it. That’s all I would have given myself.
No.What are the chances that a married Catholic with medically treated/controlled Major Depressive Disorder be granted an Annulment without a second thought as to the facts and individuals involved.
Some can, some cannot. It depends on the type of illness, what treatment the person is receiving, and other factors. That is part of the premarital investigation and determination of freedom to marry.Really, how can a mentally ill person consent to marriage?
Well, in fairness, an opportunistic spouse could easily have contrived other grounds for seeking an annulment and still likely have had it granted. Most are granted simply on the say-so of the spouses (and often just one spouse) that they married with a defect of intention.Rowar, I would have to disagree with you and agree with sw85. I have Major Depressive Disorder and have suffered it with to some degree all my life. For most of my adult life, I have been on medication. I thank God and my lucky stars that I didn’t marry and run the chance that an opportunistic former spouse would use my illness as grounds for an annulment when he knew of the condition at the time of the vows.