The Previous Marriage
To be completed by the divorced person(s). One form per previous marriage.
1. Name of previous partner:______________________________________________________________
2. Your age and that of your previous partner at the time of the marriage:
Yours:______________________________________Partner's:____________________________
3. Date of previous marriage:__________________________4. Date of Divorce:____________________
5. Please attach a copy of the summary of the final court divorce decree. The priest may want to see a
copy of the court record, in order to verify the facts of the case.
6. Which party brought divorce proceedings?_________________________________________________
7. On what grounds was the divorce obtained?________________________________________________
8. Were children born of the previous marriage?____________
a. How many?__________________Present ages?________________
b. Who has custody of the children and why?__________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
9. Have you fulfilled all obligations to the previous marriage partner, providing for the well-being of your
former spouse and any children?______________________________
a. Is there continuing financial obligation?__________________________
b. If yes, are there adequate resources to meet it as well as to care for the new family?_________
c. Are all parties aware of, and satisfied with, the financial arrangements?___________________
10. Please attach a brief account of the marriage history, the circumstances leading to the divorce and how
you have grown and matured from the experience.
Signature of theApplicant:____________________________________________Date:_______________