Annulment: 100 Questions and Answers for Catholics

Catholics considering annulment often find themselves with more questions than answers, uncertain how to proceed.Aren't annulments just Catholic divorce?Do I need to hire a lawyer?How much does the process cost?If the Church annuls my marriage, do my children become illegitimate?How do psychological grounds affect a person's ability to validly contract marriage?Canon lawyers Pete Vere and Jacqui Rapp answer these and many other questions in everyday language free from legal jargon. They make the annulment process less intimidating and open the door to healing for all those affected, including friends and family members who want to offer informed support during a difficult time.PETE VERE, J.C.L., is a canon lawyer, author, journalist and professor of canon law and catechesis. He writes for a number of Catholic and secular publications, works as an independent canonical consultant for several dioceses and teaches at Catholic Distance University. He obtained his license in canon law from