<p>Actually, dke, the spouse seeking the annulment does not have to have consent from his or her spouse. So annulments can go through against the will of a spouse. Again, the children are not illigitimate, despite the misinformation that Rauch tried to spread around. Often the spouse who does not want an annulment is exhibiting more of the control issues and/or pshchological problems that make the marriage null in the Church’s eyes. The spouse does have to be contacted, though, and given an opportunity to contribute information. </p>
<p>While the Kenndy clan is a group of dirtbags in my eyes, I have no idea if the marriage deserves to be annulled. Neither do you, as you don’t know all the facts. But the idea that a woman marrying into the Kennedy clan is claiming she never thought there would be political responsibilities is just too funny! Or the idea that a Kennedy would be honorable? Even funnier.</p>
<p>Dke, I take any contract or document that I sign very, very seriously. My word is my bond and all that…I don’t see why you seem mad at the Church for expecting honesty from those wishing to recieve a sacrament. Would you sign your name to a check if you knew your account didn’t have sufficient funds? Would you sign your income tax return if you knew hubby had fudged the numbers? I wouldn’t.</p>