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Attention: The Tribunal will be closed Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18 attending the Canon Law Society of America Conference.

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Tribunal

The Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Worth is the office which adjudicates the marital status in the Catholic Church of any divorced person who has requested a declaration of nullity (an Annulment) of a previous marriage.

Beginning the Process

Below are the first steps to begin the declaration of invalidity (an Annulment) process.
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Step 1

Visit the Find Your Deanery Advocate page to determine, by use of the map, what Deanery your parish/church resides in. Once you have determined the correct Deanery, click on the section that applies to view more information about the Chief Advocate you need to contact. That person(s) will find you an Advocate in your parish, or the parish closest to you. The Advocate will also help you start a petition for a declaration of invalidity of your marriage(s).

Step 2

With the help of your Advocate, please visit to the Application Forms page and complete the first discernment. Then, your Advocate will be able to choose the right form(s) for you to fill out and submit to the Tribunal.

Step 3

If you have questions or concerns, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to find answers to common questions regarding a declaration of invalidity.

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Find Your Deanery Advocate

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Application Forms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tribunal Judges:

  • Rev. Joy Joseph, TOR, JCL
  • Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Scantlin
  • Rev. Karl Schilken, JCL
  • Rev. Anh Tran, JCL

Defender of the Bond:

  • Eduardo Huerta, JCL

 

Contacts:

Very Rev. Timothy Thompson, JCL
Judicial Vicar
817-945-9430
 

Sara Paglialunga, JCD, Rotal Lawyer
Judge
817-945-9432

Linda Collins
Chief Notary
817-945-9437

Gloria Mendoza
Case manager, Publication of Acts, Nihil Obstat, Sanatio & Lack of Form
817-945-9435

Debra Luenser
Notary
817-945-9431

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