A declaration of nullity by the church, or as it is more commonly called, an annulment, is an acknowledgment that a particular couple never achieved a full marriage commitment.
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A resource of FAQs on the nullity process and Pope Francis' recent change to the process.
There are two types of nullity processes, the Ordinary Process and the Briefer Process. The difference between the processes is the length of time and procedural method. The majority of the cases will be completed through the Ordinary Process. Access the resources below to learn about each process.
Ordinary Process: FAQs and Video
Briefer Process: FAQs and Video
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Un recurso de preguntas frecuentes sobre el proceso de nulidad y el cambio reciente del Papa Francisco al proceso.
Hay dos tipos de procesos de nulidad, el Proceso Ordinario y el Proceso Abreviado. La diferencia entre los procesos es la duración del tiempo y el método de procedimiento. La mayoría de los casos se completarán a través del Proceso Ordinario. Acceda a los recursos a continuación para conocer cada proceso.
Proceso Ordinario FAQs and Video
Proceso Abreviado FAQs and Video
This is the required document that begins the formal process of reviewing a marriage.
You are encouraged to save a copy of the form to your computer before you fill it out.
You can type directly into this PDF form. However, to save the data that you enter you must use at least Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9 or higher. If you use an older version of Acrobat Reader you are limited to entering the data and printing. Get the latest version here.
This form must be mailed to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Tribunal at the following address: Metropolitan Tribunal P. O. Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207-0192
A brochure to explain Church Annulments to Children.
tribunal@archmil.org 414-769-3304
Very Rev. Paul Hartmann, M. Div., J.C.L. Judicial Vicar
Zabrina Decker, J.C.D. Tribunal Chancellor/Canon Lawyer
Very Rev. Mark Payne, J.C.L. Adjutant Judicial Vicar
Jesus Cabrera, J.C.L. Canon Lawyer
Rebecca Ruesch, J.C.L. Canon Lawyer
Andrew R.J. Vaughn, M.A. Procurator/Advocate
Stephen J. Harvey, M.Div. Procurator/Advocate
Natalia Peñaloza Ferreira Ecclesiastical Notary/Administrative Assistant
3501 South Lake Drive PO Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912