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I am planning to be married in the Catholic Church to a Catholic. I was married for 6 years previously and got divorced on grounds of infidelity and abuse. We were not married in a church but we were married by a minister. I understand that I do have get the annulment but my question is how can I get the annulment without contacting my ex-husband. I would prefer not to due to the fact he does not know where I am and I do not want him to find out...
Getting annulment without contacting ex-spouse
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M. Giordano 
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Go to your local parish priest and discuss your previous marriage. The Catholic church may, or may not, be recognizing your previous marriage and you may not have to get an annulment. However, if your diocese says you must have an annulment to remarry in the Catholic church then they must contact your ex-husband. He wouldn't have to agree to the annulment but they would have to contact him. You do not have to personally have any contatc with him though.
Michael C. Giordano, Attorney in Mechanicsburg, PA
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MistyDawn31
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I have already talked to my priest and I do have to have an annulment. The problem with them contact in my ex-husband is that I don't even know how to get in touch with him now and I know that none of his family would tell me. So, where do I go from here? If he is unreachable will I still be able to get the annulment?
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Interests:Deacon Bob Tousey was ordained an Independent Catholic Deacon in July, 2001 at Fort Belvoir, Virgina by Bishop Thomas Clary. He is a past International Vice President for Parents Without Partners. He has presented seminars on leadership and relationship issues throughout the United States and Canada. Bob is also a regular contributor to the Single Parent magazine writing on family and leadership issues.
Bob is a divorced father of two children Chris is his 24 year old Step Son and Stephanie is his 15 year old daughter.
Once the process starts you will be assigned an advocate. Discuss the situation with him. Because of abuse, esp if it can be documented, and if their is reason to be concerned for your safety if ex knows where you are they may make an exception. Best wishes and God Bless.
Deacon Bob Tousey
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