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PETITIONERS are those who are asking Tribunal to consider a prior marriage for a possible declaration of marriage nullity (or annulment).

You can find an “FAQs About Annulments” brochure as well as the “Petition Form” on the “Marriage Nullity Forms” page.
Once your case begins, you can submit a request for a status update on your case on the “Case Status Updates” page.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can speak to your Advocate or Case Coordinator by calling 210-734-1661 or emailing [email protected] or writing us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.

RESPONDENTS are the spouses of Petitioners.

You can find an “FAQs About Annulments” on the “Marriage Nullity Forms” page.
Once your case begins, you can submit a request for a status update on your case on the “Case Status Updates” page.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can speak to your Advocate or Case Coordinator by calling 210-734-1661 or emailing [email protected] or writing us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.

WITNESSES are persons suggested by a Petitioner or a Respondent as someone who can provide testimony regarding their case.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can speak to the appropriate Case Coordinator by calling 210-734-1661 or emailing [email protected] or writing us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.

Please contact our office for assistance with questions related to:

Providing pastoral care to those seeking declarations of marriage nullity
by telephone, email and in-person visits.
Providing formation and training to Clergy and Lay Ministers
regarding marriage nullity and marriage-related forms, upon request.
Providing one-on-one consultation to Clergy and Lay Ministers
seeking assisting with canonical questions, upon request.

Please contact our office for assistance with questions related to:

Special marriage cases.
Prior marriages of those who desire to enter a new marriage in the Catholic Church.
Prenuptial packet forms.
Protocols regarding the review by the Tribunal of prenuptial packet forms for couples preparing for marriage outside the Archdiocese of San Antonio but celebrating their marriage inside the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Protocols regarding the review by the Tribunal of prenuptial packet forms for couples preparing for marriage inside the Archdiocese of San Antonio but celebrating their marriage outside the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Please contact our office for assistance with questions related to:

Pastoral care for those with prior marriages who desire to enter the Catholic Church.

Please contact our office for assistance with questions related to:

Formation and training regarding marriage, marriage nullity, and petitions for marriage nullity.
Guidance on new or existing marriage nullity cases.