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Marriage Nullity Process

FAQ on Revised Nullity Process

Grounds of Nullity
Pre-Petition Case Advisor

Marriage Nullity Q&A
- To Get Started...
  
  For help getting started, contact Amy Klarkowski, our Pre-Petition Case Advisor, at (608) 821-3068 or [email protected] We understand that approaching any court of law can be daunting, so Amy is available to explain your legal options and help you evaluate your situation. Read more about how Amy can help.
- We are hiring
  
  The Diocese of Madison is hiring a degreed canonist to serve full-time as Judge and Coordinator of the Tribunal. Read more and apply for this position on the Diocese of Madison Careers page.
Forms / Formas
- Marriage Nullity Forms
  
  Printing tip: Do not "fit to page" or "scale to fit page" when printing. Print one-sided.
  Petition for Declaration of Nullity
  Case Sponsor Appointment Form
  Appendix A: Explanations of the Grounds of Nullity
  Appendix B: The Marriage Nullity Process
  Sample Petition: Partial Simulation Against Fidelity
  Sample Petition: Grave Defect of Discretion of Judgment
  Optional Addendum Requesting the Abbreviated Process
  Request for a Nihil Obstat for Lack of Form
- Las Formas para Nulidad de Matrimonio
  
  Consejo de impresión: No "ajustar a la página" ni "escalar para ajustar
  a la página" al imprimir. Imprima a una cara.
  
  Peticion Para Declaracion de Nulidad
  Nombramiento de Patrocinador de Caso
  Apendice A: Explicaciones de los Fundamentos para la Nulidad
  Apendice B: Proceso de Nulidad Matrimonial
  Anexo Opcional a la Peticion para el uso del Proceso Abreviado Adjudicado por el Obispo
  Solicitud de un Nihil Obstat por Falta de Forma Canonica
  Informacion sobre Asesoramiento Legal y Abogados
  Informacion acerca de la Prohibicion (Vetitum) para Casarse
Resources
- Legal Advice and Advocates
  
  Information About Legal Advice and Advocates
  Expectations Between Parties and Stable Advocates
  Financial Affidavit for the Gratuitous Services of a Canonical Advocate
- Understanding Marriage Nullity
  
  Marriage Nullity Questions and Answers
  Can those who are divorced and remarried receive the sacraments? (Document by Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller)
- Dissolution of a Non-Sacramental Marriage
  
  Request for a Dissolution of the Bond in Favor of the Faith (AKA: Petrine Privilege)
  
  The Process for Instructing a Dissolution of the Bond in Favor of the Faith Case
  
  Request for Permission to Use the Pauline Privilege
  
  The Process for Instructing a Pauline Privilege Case
- Helpful Resources
  
  Marriage and Family Resources
  
  Office of Marriage and Family
- Contact Us
  
  Diocese of Madison Tribunal
  
  (608) 821-3060
  tribunalmadisondiocese.org
  
  Very Rev. Gabriel López-Betanzos, J.C.L.
  
  Parochial Vicar, Divine Mercy Parish; Judicial Vicar
  
  Timothy Cavanaugh, J.C.L.
  
  Chancellor; Defender of the Bond; Promoter of Justice; Coordinator of Canonical Affairs
  
  Mary Kate DeBroux
  
  Tribunal Auditor and Case Manager
  
  Justine Fischer
  
  Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery
  
  608-821-3060
  tribunalmadisondiocese.org
  
  Amy Klarkowski
  
  Pre-Petition Case Advisor, Civil Marriage Initiative Coordinator & Divorce Ministry Coordinator
  
  608-821-3068
  amy.klarkowskimadisondiocese.org