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Does the Catholic Church have any legal precedent on remarriage?
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∙ 12y ago
The Roman Catholic Church does not recognize remarriage unless the couple was married outside of the Church. The nature of marriage is such that it can not be unbroken. Therefore, an annulment is not a divorce, but rather a recognizing that a marriage never took place. If some couple were to have their marriage annuled than they were never actually married and their "remarriage" would be their first. A widow or widower may marry.
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If a divorced Catholic remarries outside of the Catholic Church is it legal?
In the eyes of the state, yes the marriage is legal. The religious affiliation of the couple being married has no bearing on a marriage sanctioned by the state. In regards to the Catholic Church, the civil divorce of the Catholic in question does not dissolve the marriage, therefore that person is still bound in marriage to their spouse. There is no such thing as a divorce in the Catholic Church. The only option is called annulment, which is not a divorce, but instead a finding that the person was never validly married in the first place. Thus, remarriage of a divorced Catholic is invalid. A person who does so would be committing the sin of adultery against their actual spouse to whom they are still married in the eyes of God.
Is a remarriage legal after 10 years if your state has a waiting period?
Remarriage is not legal in any state until your divorce is final. Once it is final you can get married the next day.
What is the catholic church's legal system called?
it is called the canon law
Is it legal to get married in the Catholic church after leaving the Holy Orders?
If the person left the priesthood by going through the proper channels and has been officially laicized by the Church, he is free to marry in the Catholic Church.
Can Catholic church legally investigate non Catholics in the annulment process?
The Catholic Church only investigates Church annulments, and, in the course of such investigation, does ask for testimonies from non-Catholics. But for the most part, the Church has no legal jurisdiction in most countries in the world in 2013. She must investigate if, for instance, a non-Catholic asks for an annulment for a previous marriage, if the non-Catholic is seeking an annulment from the Catholic Church, say, in order to marry a Catholic. Such investigation is carried on at the request of the non-Catholic, the particular legal status of such an investigation would be dependent on the country in which it was being carried out.
Can the Catholic Church raffle for fund raising in Florida?
Yes, raffles are legal in Florida for 501(3)c organizations (non-profit), and the Catholic Church is such an organization.
What term describes a ruling in an earlier legal case that is similar to a current case?
Precedent
What is a legal precedent?
a legal precedent is principles of law set down by a higher court that are binding on lower courts in the same hierachy
What are three functions of the Catholic Church in French society?
Functions of the Catholic Church in French society played roles in education in schools, healthcare in hospitals, and legal duties. Sometimes the church got involved in politics.
What is the general view of a civil marriage and then an actual marriage later in the Catholic church?
A civil marriage is to be a legal couple in the law's view, and the church marriage is to be legal with God 's laws.
Who was the king who split the Catholic church?
king henery the 8thAnglican Catholic Answer!I don't know who the King, mentioned in the question, was. I do know that Henry the Eighth didn't ,'split,' as it were, he remained a catholic his life and was a member of the Catholic Church until he died!
Does the Catholic Church recognize Lutheran marriages?
The Catholic Church recognizes all legal marriages between baptized Christians. Churches do not marry people. People marry people and the priest/minister is a witness.
