There seem to be many more annulments being given today than in the past. What is the reason?
In the past, couples may have stayed together in a very difficult relationship because of the children or the unacceptability of divorce. With the increase in the number of divorces, the church is willing to examine broken marriages to determine if a true marriage bond existed. With compassion and openness to the ongoing truth, the church utilizes developments in psychology in its determination of a valid marriage.
