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

6.    The Annulment Process Is Just A Loophole In Canon Law: A “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card

False. Going through the annulment process does not guarantee a right to remarry. Its sole purpose is to determine if there was a valid bond. Some people receive a decree of nullity, some do not.

It’s a rather risky thing to wed or make plans to wed before the culmination of the annulment process because there is no guarantee a decree of nullity will be granted, but also because the healing nature of the process helps the divorced person heal from the past, which is critical to do before jumping into a new relationship.