Tribunals are ecclesiastical courts of justice, established both in Rome and in each diocese. Diocesan tribunals are mainly concerned with marriage cases. It renders decisions to persons alleging invalidity of a previous marriage(s), based on the law of the Catholic Church.

Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce and Annulments

Marriage Nullity:   When 'I do's' mean 'I don't'
More questions about marriage and the annulment process.

Printable forms for Pastors:

•  Dispensation Request Form

    (Revised January 2007) [Fillable PDF]

•  Form PMF

    (Revised November 2006) [Fillable PDF]

•  Petition for Declaration of Nullity

    (Revised December 2008) [PDF]

•  Petition for Decree in a Lack of Form Marriage Case

    (Revised January 2000) [Fillable PDF]

•  Petition for Decree in a Ligamen Case

    (Revised December 2008) [PDF]

•  Petition for a Decree in a Pauline Privilege Case

     (Revised May 2010) [PDF]

Tribunal Staff:

Rev. Robert J. DeLand
Judicial Vicar
(989) 797-6623

Heidi Krupp
Tribunal Coordinator
(989) 797-6623

Christina Wolak
Secretary, Ecclesiastical Notary
(989) 797-6623

Judges

Rev. Robert J. DeLand,
Rev. Richard M. Filary,
Rev. Robert J. Meissner,
Sr. Mary Judith O’Brien RSM,
Heidi Krupp

Defenders of the Bond

Rev. James F. Gavit,
Rev. Thomas E. Sutton
Sr. Victoria Vondenberger RSM

Promoters of Justice

Rev. James F. Gavit,
Rev. Robert J. DeLand