What steps are involved in the “formal judicial process” in the Archdiocese of Chicago?
The process begins with one of the parties to the marriage petitioning the Metropolitan Tribunal to determine whether their marriage is considered to be valid in the eyes of the Church. This is done by filling out a “Tribunal Application” with a priest, deacon, or other pastoral minister in your parish. If you live outside the Archdiocese of Chicago (Lake and Cook Counties), but were married here or your former spouse lives here, you can obtain a Tribunal Application by calling the Tribunal at 312.534.8280.
