am i correct to assume that a dispensation cannot be applied for at a parent's request, but that it must come as a request from the couple who is marrying?
example: a mixed marriage. marriage is to take place at the protestant church. the couple does not care about getting a dispensation so that its valid for the catholic (who is a lapsed catholic although has not formally left the church). a parent asks for the dispensation without child's knowledge because they want their child's marriage valid in the eyes of the church.