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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.

Tribunal Offices
229 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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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

Application Forms

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

Sara Paglialunga, JCD, Rotal Lawyer
Judge

Cheyenne Marrinan
Office Manager
817-945-9434

Marisol Castrellon
Case Manager
817-945-9431

Cindy Muñoz
Ecclesiastical Notary
817-945-9437

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