Religious Nullity

Religious nullity refers to a legal declaration that a religious marriage or vow is considered invalid from the start. This can happen if the marriage did not meet specific legal or canonical requirements, such as lacking consent, being entered into prematurely, or violating church laws. When declared null, the marriage or vow is treated as never having legally existed, allowing individuals to remarry or be released from prior commitments without the stigma of divorce. It’s a formal process used by religious authorities, especially within the Catholic Church, to address situations where a union was invalid from the outset.