Why do you think Marriage Tribunals require civil divorce?

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Ammi said:
It is my understanding, that in order to bring a case before a marriage tribunal, petitioners must already be civilly divorced. What do you think is the reason for this?
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If a couple was legally married while the Church declared their marriage invalid (non-sacramental), that couple would have every legal right (and expectation ) by the state to “live as husband and wife”.

However, if a Catholic couple is in a legal marriage that isn’t blessed by the church, then it poses the opportunity for scandal and sexual sin by that couple.

The church can’t aid sin, so it requires a legal divorce first.
 
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