Decree of Nullity or "Annulment"

Above all, Christian families can collaborate with Him by taking care of wounded families, supporting them in the community’s life of faith. May each one do his part in assuming the attitude of the Good Shepherd, who knows each one of his sheep and excludes no one from his infinite love!   - Pope Francis

Your first stop is to contact your parish priest, deacon or lay advocate who will sit down with you and accompany you through the process. There are probably hundreds of questions that you have, so please make yourself familiar to the Decree of Nullity or "Annulment" HERE

Your parish advocate with coordinate with the Marriage Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Portland. Together they will be ministers of justice in truth, love and mercy.

Please note some recent and important changes to the annulment process here in the Archdiocese of Portland: in response to Pope Francis' wish that the annulment process remain free of charge, Archbishop Sample has decided that tribunal fees will be eliminated.

When the process is finished, the Tribunal will suggest a donation, which will go towards enabling the Office to continue to make its services available to all who need them. It is the hope of Pope Francis, Archbishop Sample and the Tribunal that this will continue to open doors to those who wish to move forward with these important procedures, which are "intimately tied to the salvation of souls." (Pope Francis)