WELCOME TO TRIBUNAL

The staff of the diocesan tribunal is here to assist those who are interested in entering into a marriage in the Church after being previously married. Be assured of our concern, our prayers, and of our desire to help you move forward in life and in your relationship with Jesus, His Church and the sacraments. We hope you find the information in these pages helpful. - Nashville diocese

What is the Tribunal?

A tribunal office is the court established by the Church to decide issues presented to it for resolution. Its primary funciton is to review petitions that have been submitted for an ecclesiastical declaration of marriage nullity.  If there is a question regarding whether a specific marriage is valid and binding until the death of one of the spouses, the issue is brought before the Church community through a tribunal office.  This ecclesiastical process involves an investigation of facts concerning a specific marriage and the rendering of a possible declaration of nullity.  The Tribunal is staffed by canon lawyers (clergy and lay people) and an experienced administrative staff.