Grounds for Divorce

Questions Covered:

• 18:26 - If you get married civilly then divorced, are you married in the eyes of the Church?
• 20:45 - I have a family member who married in the Church and her husband was abusive. She divorced him and now she feels pushed out of the Church. What are her options?
• 24:14 - Is addiction a valid reason for divorce and annulment?
• 31:12 - Is divorce illegal in the Church? Is it punishable by sin?
• 35:12 - My husband divorced me when I became Catholic. I know I can’t remarry but I know some others have. This feels like the Church is inconsistent.
• 42:21 - Under the circumstances where divorce is allowed, would one still need to confess their divorce?
• 45:33 - How do I explain to my stepdaughter that an annulment would not affect the legitimacy of her children?
• 48:55 - I’m on my second marriage. My priest just told me that it’s not valid. What are your thoughts?
• 52:09 - My sibling received an annulment. She hasn’t gone to confession. Do you think it’s important for her to go?