8 Worrisome Myths About Divorce And Annulments Most Catholics Don’t Realize Are Bogus

8 Worrisome Myths About Divorce And Annulments Most Catholics Don’t Realize Are Bogus July 29, 2016

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Back in 1997, and after about two years of waiting, I received a decree of nullity, which is more commonly known as an “annulment.” This was not a “jump for joy” moment for me because I never wanted to divorce in the first place. Despite all the betrayal and pain that had occurred, I would have stayed married and would have worked to improve my relationship with my spouse. But even so, there was a sense of relief that came with receiving this decree; a soothing, healing feeling that signaled the end of the worst period of my life. Thanks to the annulment process, I had the closure I needed and I had a firm direction to head in, so I could now move forward as a whole person.

I wish everyone who goes through a divorce could have this same experience; closure, healing, and being given a definitive direction in which to proceed. These benefits of the annulment process are difficult to impress upon skeptics at times, but they’re important to bring to light because of the many misunderstandings that surround the annulment process these days.

That being said, I’d like to shine the light of truth upon 8 of the most common myths people believe about divorce and the annulment process:


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