Divorce, Remarriage, Annulment

Questions Covered:

• 16:14 - My friend divorced over 40 years ago and never remarried. How would one find out if the spouse is still alive? Does the Church have a process of finding them?
• 18:44 - The Church Tribunal says I have to have witnesses of my husband’s unfaithfulness to get an annulment granted. Since there are no witnesses, am I stuck with this?
• 20:53 - My daughter married a divorced man in the Greek Orthodox Church. Does he have to go through the Orthodox Church for the annulment?
• 22:26 - Do marriages that don’t take place in a church need an annulment? Does the Church make it clear how serious marriage is during marriage prep?
• 30:55 - I watched your Coming Home Interview. I just wanted to thank you and show appreciation for all you do.
• 35:23 - My grandparents married outside of the Church but are now divorced. I worry about their salvation. How do I approach them about this?
• 38:46 - How confidential is the annulment process?
• 43:07 - I want to marry in the Church who is currently married and estranged from her husband so can’t file for annulment. What can the Church do to help?
• 47:37 - I’m a convert. What’s the basis for all the grounds for annulment? Is it from the bible or from Tradition?
• 51:16 - Do I have any interjection or right in a current annulment underway where the respondent will not respond due to being afraid or hurt? This man I question was also my husband?