Annulment Process

Due to COVID-19-related mail delays and restrictions, please be aware that cases involving parties who live outside of the country may take significantly longer to process than usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wondering where to start?

If you're unsure which annulment process is right for you, download this document and flow chart to find out.

Find the right process

Available Options

If you already know which annulment process is right for you, pick from the list below.

Ordinary Process

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Documentary Process

Abbreviated ProcesS Before the Bishop

*Handwritten Libellus Option

Although we would prefer to receive a typed libellus, we understand that some would prefer to hand-write this document. Please print neatly and use the corresponding “libellus information” documents to know what should be written in each space.

Ordinary Process: Libellus | Libellus Information

Documentary Process: Libellus | Libellus Information

Abbreviated Process Before the Bishop: Libellus | Libellus Information

Please note that illegible submissions will cause delays since they will be returned to you for clarification.

Additional Guidance Documents

Use the following as a guide throughout the process.

Grounds of Nullity Explanations

Sample Libellus

Overview of the Ordinary Process

Overview of the Documentary Process

Overview of the Abbreviated Process

Chaldean Catholics

APPLICATION FORMS

Please use the documents above.

GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

Please use the Additional Guidance documents above, especially the Explanation of Grounds of Nullity document.

Questions?

Ms. Lubna Seba
Auditor, Translator, and Office Manager for Chaldean Catholics, Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle
annulments@chaldeanchurch.org
248-351-0440


Tribunal Contact

tribunal@toledodiocese.org

(419) 214-4956