Our Tribunal Staff is here to serve you!
Help for Petitioners
Petitioners are those who are asking Tribunal to consider a prior marriage for a possible declaration of marriage nullity (or annulment).
You can find “FAQs About Annulments” on the Resources page. The “Petition Form” and other Marriage Nullity forms can be found on the Forms page.
Once your case begins, you can submit a request for a status update on your case using the form below.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can speak to your Advocate or Case Coordinator by calling 210-734-1661 or emailing Tribunal@archsa.org or writing us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.
Help for Respondents
Respondents are the spouses of Petitioners.
You can find a “FAQs About Annulments” resource on the Resources page.
Once your case begins, you can submit a request for a status update on your case using the form below.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can speak to your Advocate or Case Coordinator by calling 210-734-1661 or emailing Tribunal@archsa.org or writing us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.
Help for Witnesses
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 Tribunal@archsa.org or writing us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.
Help for Clergy & Parish Staff
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
- Providing presenters and other support for deanery and parish events designed for those seeking declarations of marriage nullity (such as informational workshops, retreats, etc.), upon request
Help for Clergy & Marriage Preparation Ministers
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.
Help for Clergy & RCIA Ministers
Please contact our office for assistance with questions related to pastoral care for those with prior marriages who desire to enter the Catholic Church.
Help for Clergy & Submitting Ministers
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
Check Your Case Status
If you need help and you’d like to contact someone in particular, see our staff contact page.
Otherwise, fill out the status request form below and we will get back to you.
Education and Events
For Those Seeking Help with Annulments
Are you divorced and looking for peace of conscience regarding a prior marriage? Are you seeking to enter the Catholic Church, but you or your spouse have a prior marriage? Are you seeking to marry in the Catholic Church, but you or your partner have a prior marriage?
If any of these apply to you, you may be interested in petitioning the Tribunal for a declaration of marriage nullity!
Please contact the Tribunal by calling 210-734-1661 or emailing Tribunal@archsa.org; or contact your local parish or deanery for assistance.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about annulments on the Resources page.
For Parishes & Deaneries
If your deanery or parish would like to host an event to serve those seeking annulments (declarations of marriage nullity), please contact us! We are eager to support you. We can provide presenters or simply be available for those who would like to ask questions in English or Spanish following your event.
Tribunal Workshops for Submitting Ministers
All Clergy and Lay Ministers, specifically delegated by their Pastors to assist persons seeking declarations of marriage nullity with their petitions, are most welcome to contact us for formation and training. We can bring a Tribunal Workshop to your parish or deanery.
