IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE

BASIC R.C. BELIEF

Diriment impediments are those that render a marriage null and void. They

are: solemn vow of chastity, close blood relationship, some adoptions,

spiritual relationship (godparent or baptizer), bigamy, extreme youth,

impotence or marriage by violence.

These differ from hindering impediments, which make a marriage lawful

but invalid, i.e., simple vows of virginity, mixed religion or relationship

through adoption.

POST VATICAN II

The laws concerning impediments are constantly under review and subject to

change; their application also varies from place to place.

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