Lack of Canonical Form

There are different types of nullity petitions. To ensure that you do not complete an incorrect petition form, you must FIRST consult with a Case Sponsor at a Catholic parish. A Case Sponsor is a priest, deacon or lay person designated by the parish who determines what type of petition you must complete and assists you in the preparation of the petition. (There is no fee associated with obtaining a petition form or for the services of a Case Sponsor.) Contact your local parish for a Case Sponsor.

A petition will NOT be accepted without a Case Sponsor.

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This petition is used in those cases where a Catholic entered into a marriage ceremony without fulfilling the requirement of canonical form (Canon 1108: marrying before a Catholic priest or deacon and two witnesses) and that marriage ended in divorce. 

This petition form may be reproduced in one of the following three ways:

• Four pages (one side only).
• Two pages (front and back).
• One folded page (front and back) on 11-by-17-inch size paper, akin to the prenuptial questionnaire.

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Please always download forms from the website to ensure that you are using the most current ones.

If you have any questions or difficulties, email the Metropolitan Tribunal or call 713-807-9286.