Possible Conversion-Annulment Question

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My daughter is attending Catholic school and conversion from Methodism is something my husband and I have been talking about. I was reading some on this forum and discovered that if you were previously married it must be annulled. I married when I was 17 due to family issues. My then husband was 20, an atheist and verbally abusive. We separated when I was 20 and then officially divorced when I was 24 (I moved away when I was 20 and he refused the divorce for a few years). My now husband and I have been married almost 10 years, we were baptized (Baptist) together before marrying. I’m wonder how difficult the annulment process would be and is the previous spouse contacted? Thanks so much!
 
If your daughter is converting go with her to one of her classes and see if you can get some answers there. Better yet, speak to your(hers)priest and get correct insight and answers. Peace.
 
There is lots of paperwork to fill out and a long waiting period for the papers to move through the system, usually around a year. They will contact your ex through mail, sending him the necessary paperwork as well. He may ignore it, he may not. The process will still continue with or without him. You will also have to get some (1-3) witnesses who will fill out a long questionnaire of what they witnessed of the situation when you made your vows and when you were dating. And really, that’s about it. You’ll be given an advocate who might give you some moral support through this process, and should help to let you know what’s going on. Mine was very supportive and knowledgeable. God bless you, and welcome. It seems, from what you’ve said here, your case is pretty clear-cut and would move right through the system.
 
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My goodness! That was a bit of a harsh word to use. I shared with her a very typical case process in my post. It is not nonsense. As I said at the end, her case MAY be very simple. I didn’t think I needed to restate the fact that she should go to a priest because each situation is unique, it has already been stated above.
 
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I understand what you were saying and you’re correct. I agree with you. No need to go into a step-by-step explanation. Perhaps just be a bit more courteous in your response? “Nonsense” is rude
 
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Thanks everyone! I did forget one possibly important part, my first husband is remarried. He remarried the year before I did (the reason he finally agreed to divorce). I don’t know if this would make any difference. It just popped in my head.
 
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