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My fiance married his exwife in a civil ceremony in a court. They then had a church blessing afterwards at a catholic church. So they were 'married' by law and religion. She then divorced him by having the court(civil) papers annulled. She has already remarried by civil law 6 years ago.The church blessing was never annulled,however we have applied and were told administration takes 2 years.We want to get married? Can we legally (civil) do so? Then later when annullment is granted have a church blessing?
Married Civilly then Blessed in Catholic Church
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Frieda Arpoika 
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Civil law and church law are separate. Therefore you can marry by civil law. All you need for that is that both of you are free to marry by civil law. You just cannot take the vows in a Catholic Church until the annulment is approved.
Frieda Arpoika
Catholic Lay Pastoral Minister
St. Daniel Catholic Community
Catholic Lay Pastoral Minister
St. Daniel Catholic Community
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Deacon Bob
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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.
The short answer is yes. Once the annulment is granted you may have your marriage blessed by the Catholic church.
Deacon Bob Tousey
Independant catholic Deacon
Independant catholic Deacon
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startingover
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There is little we could add to Frieda's and Deacon Bob's accurate and informative posts, but we would strongly urge you both to seek out some pre-marriage counseling before you take that permanent step down the aisle.
When two people marry, they bring with them emotional baggage from previous relationships that can affect future relationships and marriages. There are potential problems that should be discussed, such as rearing of children, in-laws, who balances the checkbook, and how to celebrate holidays.
The Catholic Church has several excellent programs like Pre-Cana and Engaged Encounter. Taking advantage of programs like these, in addition to talking to a priest or minister, can be of great benefit and possibly help you avoid problems in your marriage.
May God bless you.
When two people marry, they bring with them emotional baggage from previous relationships that can affect future relationships and marriages. There are potential problems that should be discussed, such as rearing of children, in-laws, who balances the checkbook, and how to celebrate holidays.
The Catholic Church has several excellent programs like Pre-Cana and Engaged Encounter. Taking advantage of programs like these, in addition to talking to a priest or minister, can be of great benefit and possibly help you avoid problems in your marriage.
May God bless you.
Kay and Dennis Flowers
Authors of Catholic Annulment, Spiritual Healing
Authors of Catholic Annulment, Spiritual Healing
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