What are the benefits of pursing an annulment?
An important benefit is a spiritual benefit. The Catholic party or parties can now celebrate a new marriage in the Catholic Church. The Catholic party or parties, if the case is successful, will be in full communion with the Church, including participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Another important benefit is that the parties can be assured that an objective and thorough examination of a prior marriage has been undertaken, with the primary goal of all Tribunal members having been, simply, to discover and decree the truth. Regardless of the outcome, the annulment process can be a cleansing and restoring experience for both parties. It can close hurtful chapters in a person’s life, once and for all, and can lead to the healing of wounds and releasing of anger. A party can go forward with a sense of peace and confidence once the annulment proceedings have ended.
