Couples go for annulment as quicker, cheaper option

A GROWING number of young couples are applying for annulments because it is cheaper and quicker than getting a divorce.

Figures released yesterday show 328 couples had their marriages annulled by Catholic marriage tribunals last year. The vast majority were in their 30s.

A further 710 applications were lodged with the four regional marriage tribunals in Dublin, Cork, Armagh and Galway.