Q: Can alcoholism, or some other addiction, invalidate a Catholic marriage?
I’m asking this question because my divorced daughter is starting the annulment process. She spoke with someone at the marriage tribunal, who I gather is expected to help her submit her documentation, and that person got fixated on her ex-husband’s drinking problems.
I am absolutely certain that even though my ex-son-in-law does have a serious problem with alcohol, at their wedding he was totally sober. He knew what he was saying when he said his vows. My husband and I were standing right there and if he had been incapacitated we would have instantly known.
… I’m very concerned that officials in our diocese may be handing out annulments like candy, inventing unsound reasons to give my daughter what she wants even if it isn’t legally justifiable.… –Kim Continue reading