Hello Nicki,

The quick answer to your question is No. An essential component of the sacrament of marriage is indissolubility, and without, or until, a Church declaration of nullity (an annulment) is granted, the (first) marriage is presumed valid.

If you were married in the Church, got a civil divorce, and remarried outside the Church,
the second marriage would not be recognized and, as a result, there would be a presumption of perpetual adultery, which would now render receiving Holy Communion to be a sacrilege.

If the annulment does eventually go through, you will have to marry your second partner in the Church to validate it.

The principle here is clear: sex outside of marriage without sacramental Confession and a resolution to remain chaste keeps a person from sacramental Communion; and until or unless there is an annulment, the marriage is presumed to be valid.

If you are so inclined, speak to your parish priest about living as brother and sister with your new partner until the annulment is declared and the new marriage is validated.

Paul