Glossary of Terms

 

Procurator
The priest, deacon or certified pastoral minister who acts as the representative for the petitioner. This person works with the petitioner to ensure all required documents are included with the petition.  In addition, the procurator works to ensure the petition is completed to the best of their ability and that the facts presented by the petitioner seem to indicate the presence of grounds pointing to invalidity.
 
Petitioner
The principle of the marriage who is petitioning the Tribunal to have their case heard.
 
Respondent
The other or non-petitioning party of the marriage in question.
 
Second Instance
A Tribunal designated to ratify the decision of the court of first instance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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