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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ANNULMENT

1. What are the steps I have to go though to get an annulment?
2. About how long does it take to get the annulment?
3. My fiancée is divorced but not Catholic. Will they need an annulment?
4. I am already divorced; why do I need an annulment to re-marry?
5. But I was married by a Catholic priest in a Catholic church? How could a sacrament not occur?
6. If a sacrament did not occur, what about my children? Does their status change if my marriage is declared null?
7. How much does it cost to get an annulment?
8. I am divorced and want to get married. My ex-spouse is deceased. Do I still need an annulment?

There are many other unique situations in divorce and remarriage. This guide can only cover major points. Please call Fr. Tom or Deacon Jim at 734-981-1333 or email them at fr.tom@abecket.org or deacon.jim@abecket.org and they can discuss your case with you in detail.

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