What is cause for annulment

[ksk]

So in a hypothetical situation,
Would an annulment be allowed if the couple (who was married 7 months ago) got married because they were pregnant, the husband abused the wife, the husband began to never initiate the sexual aspects of their relationship, the wife felt the marriage was unhealthy for her mental illnesses, and the wife never loved the husband before they got married? And the wife is planning a divorce.

 

[Gertabelle]

When a person or couple applies for a decree of nullity, what is considered is the state of mind and relationship BEFORE the exchange of vows. What happens in the marriage generally falls under “for better or for worse” – but, what happens in the marriage may be an indicator of the state of mind of the couple before making vows.

@(name removed by moderator) is correct, however, that each case is unique and must be discussed with a priest or deacon to get answers.

 

[TheLittleLady]

Speak to someone at the Tribunal (an advocate).

In very general terms, the Church discourages a wedding during pregnancy because the situation may mean the parties do not fully, freely consent. Often they feel pressure from family or society.

 

[acanonlawyer]

So in a hypothetical situation, …

Pardon me, but what you said doesn’t sound hypothetical.

Dan

 

[1ke]

So in a hypothetical situation,

Decrees of nullity don’t deal with hypotheticals. Decrees of nullity deal with specific facts of real cases.

Would an annulment be allowed

A finding of nullity requires a petition based on canonical grounds and evidence.

Several of the items you listed might fall under either grounds or evidence.