Civil Divorce and the Catholic Lawyer

This article answers common moral questions on civil divorce and legal practice relevant to faithful Catholics in the legal field, such as whether a Catholic lawyer may be morally involved in civil divorce litigation and, if so, to what extent, in light of basic Catholic moral principles on marriage and civil divorce. It addresses moral dilemmas that Catholic legal practitioners, judges and law students may face in employment situations and divorce-related legal services. In addition, the article addresses civil divorce alternatives like reconciliation, declaration of marriage nullity and legal separation.

Tytuły prawne, z których mogłyby być prowadzone sprawy o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa, w których istotną rolę odegrała akrotomofilia

In the presented study, the author reflects on the nature of acrotomophilia in the context of conducting a trial in a church court. The analyzes show that in the case of acrotomophilia, we are dealing with a serious sexual disorder. The conducted analyzes show that acrotomophilia may have a destructive influence on marital life, leading to its breakdown. Hence, this study shows that in church courts, marriage nullity cases could be conducted out of consensual incapacity (can. 1095, n. 2-3 CCI) and deception (can. 1098 CCI).

12. Mixed Topic Questions

The Concentrate Questions and Answers series offers the best preparation for tackling exam and assignment questions. Each book includes key debates, typical questions, diagram answer plans, suggested answers, author commentary, and tips to gain extra marks. In real life a client is likely to require advice in relation to a number of family law issues and as a consequence, family law assessments sometimes require students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of topics. This chapter contains five mixed problem questions that cover more than one area of family law: together they cover forced marriage; nullity; divorce; domestic violence; legal parenthood; child maintenance; private law relating to children; the resolution of family disputes; financial relief on divorce; and family property.

Ensuring Justice and Searching for Truth in the Marriage Nullity Process

Clients have a right to a fair trial. Judges and other officials ensure fairness by observing secrecy (cf. can. 1455, CIC 1983). This is necessary in a penal trial and in some cases also in a contentious trial. Judges are also required to maintain confidentiality concerning the discussion among them in a collegiate tribunal when making their judgement. If they breach the law of secrecy, they are punished with appropriate penalties and also with dismissal from office. The judicial examination of the parties is the core of the process. This phase leads the gathering of that important information which can lead the judge to the truth (art. 177, DC). “The best way of obtaining evidence are the statements of the spouses. The spouses are expected to be sincere and honest when describing their failed marriage.” A judge is obliged to remind the parties and the witnesses about their duty to speak the whole truth and only the truth.

11. Mixed Topic Questions

The Concentrate Questions and Answers series offers the best preparation for tackling exam and assignment questions. Each book includes key debates, typical questions, diagram answer plans, suggested answers, author commentary and tips to gain extra marks. In real life a client is likely to require advice in relation to a number of family law issues and as a consequence, family law assessments sometimes require students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of topics. This chapter contains five mixed problem questions that cover more than one area of family law: together they cover forced marriage; nullity; divorce; domestic violence; legal parenthood; child maintenance; private law relating to children; the resolution of family disputes; financial relief on divorce; and family property.