Tribunal

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.

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.

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• 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

• 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

• Information About Legal Advice and Advocates
• Expectations Between Parties and Stable Advocates
• Financial Affidavit for the Gratuitous Services of a Canonical Advocate

• Marriage Nullity Questions and Answers
• Can those who are divorced and remarried receive the sacraments? (Document by Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller)

• 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

• Marriage and Family Resources 
• Office of Marriage and Family