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Lack Of Canonical Form

Revised 2-23-2015

Pr. Num: _______________

LACK OF CANONICAL FORM

____________________________

Petition

Petitioner

____________________________

Respondent

I, the undersigned, respectfully request a declaration of nullity in the instance of a marriage contracted outside

the Catholic Church, on the basis of defect of legitimate form. One of the parties to this marriage, namely:

__________________________________________

(name of party bound to form of marriage)

was obligated to be married in the presence of a priest or deacon, whereas the marriage was not witnessed

by a priest or deacon, nor was it subsequently validated by the authorities of the Catholic Church.

I submit the following information:

PETITIONER

RESPONDENT

_______________________________

(name; maiden name, if woman)

_______________________________

(present name)

_______________________________

(present street address)

_______________________________

(city, state and zip)

______________

____________

______________

____________

(religion)

(phone number)

(religion)

(phone number)

This marriage took place on

___________________________________________

(date)

______________________________________________________________

(city and state)

in the presence of

__________________________________________________

(minister or civil official)

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Lack Of Canonical Form