I'm curious as to what evidence one must present in order to obtain an annulment. How does one prove they (or their spouse) were never really committed to begin with unless there are clear behaviors such as adultery or abuse?
You posted: I’m curious as to what evidence one must present in order to obtain an annulment. How does one prove they (or their spouse) were never really committed to begin with unless there are clear behaviors such as adultery or abuse?
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That, my friend, is a question for the Kennedys to answer. They have much experience and should have an easy answer to impart.
All sorts of things are evidence: routine contraception, prenuptial contracts explicitly contemplating divorce under various circumstances, testimony of others as to the state of mind of the couple at the time of the wedding, evidence of duress, such as parental or family pressure, etc.
It really goes on a case-by-case basis, but it’s not just a criticism of Protestant marriage: the divorce culture has infected the Church as well, and many Catholic marriages are upon examination shown to be defective as well.
Should my former co-worker (or his wife) ever desire one, they can pull out absolute GANGS of witnesses who'll testify that there was no 'openness to life' - in fact the first priest they approached refused to marry them as they both said they had no intention of having children. I have no idea why having a church wedding even mattered to them.