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1	How do I submit a petition for a declaration of invalidity?	209
2	Where can I find the proper forms to submit?	185
3	What documents do I need in addition to the petition?	224
4	Who is permitted to read the testimony provided?	197
5	What if I am unable to pay the court fees?	192
6	Does a declaration of invalidity affect the legitimacy of children?	146
7	If I was never married to a Catholic, do I have to have my previous marriage annulled before I can marry in the Catholic church?	181
8	My fiancé was married before but never married in the Catholic church. Is my fiancé required to have the previous marriages annulled, declared invalid?	193
9	What does an annulment cost?	297

First Step

(a.k.a. QuickStart)

... is a simplified manner to begin your petition for a Declaration of Invalidity (a.k.a. Annulment).

The First Step program does not shorten the process of hearing a case.

It is intended to simplify the submission of a petition.

The process of hearing a case is defined by Canon Law and remains the same for all cases.

You are invited to attend:
Session 1 at any location then schedule an appointment at any Session 2 that fits your schedule.*

To print an explantion of the coming FirstStep events mentioned above, print the FirstStep Flyer.

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