#11559 Grounds for Divorce - Rose Sweet

Catholic Answers Live

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? …