What is catholic churches teaching on divorce?
The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces. Jesus said, “Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” (Mark 10:9) However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity. The term “annulment” is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond. Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present. Then the parties are free to marry for the first time. Approach the appropriate person your in your parish who has been trained in the process. If you encounter difficulties, you may go directly to the diocese. Be prayerful, honest and patient. It takes a while. With love in Christ.
