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Does a declaration of nullity affect the legitimacy of children?

April 26, 2017affect children Declaration legitimacy nullity

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Does a declaration of nullity affect the legitimacy of children?

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No. Legitimacy is a legal term. The Church understands that the status of children is not affected when they are born of a marriage that is later determined to be invalid. Children are a gift from God and entitled to the love and support of parents and the faith community.