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Is a declaration of nullity necessary only if a person has been married in the Catholic Church?

April 26, 2017Catholic church Declaration married necessary nullity person

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Is a declaration of nullity necessary only if a person has been married in the Catholic Church?

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The Catholic Church presumes all marriages are valid. Therefore, the previous marriage(s) of an individual (even if not Catholic at the time they married) must be studied in order to determine freedom (or lack of freedom) to marry. A declaration of nullity (invalidity) is necessary when a previously married person wishes to enter a Catholic marriage.