Metropolitan Tribunal of Atlanta
The Metropolitan Tribunal handles all matters concerning the application and practice of canon law within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. It also serves as the appeals court for the Atlanta Ecclesiastical Provinces of Atlanta, which includes the dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah.
By delegation, the Metropolitan Tribunal also handles all matters of permissions and dispensations pertaining to marriage.
The Judicial Vicar (Officialis) is the presiding judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal, a consultant to the archbishop and coordinates all archdiocesan services that apply and practice canon law throughout the archdiocese.
Our office consists of judges, advocates, notaries and other professionals that support archdiocesan bishops, offices, parishes and institutions.
For general questions, please contact our office using the following information or complete our contact form.
To see a full listing of staff, review the Metropolitan Tribunal in the Chancery Directory.
Phone: 404-920-7500
Fax: 404-920-7501
Tribunalemail@archatl.com
For communications outside of the United States, call 470-610-9962.
Application and Petition Forms
The following forms are used to submit a case to the Metropolitan Tribunal. Please complete them electronically, then print and sign to ensure legibility. It is important that a petitioner has a meeting with their advocate prior to downloading or printing these forms.
In English
En Español
Bằng tiếng Việt
Đơn Thỉnh Cầu Cho Trường Hợp Ràng Buộc Tiền Hôn (Ligamen)
April 6, 2022
Đơn Thỉnh Cầu Cho Trường Hợp Thiếu Thể Thức Giáo Luật (Lack of Canonical Form)
June 29, 2018
Đơn Thỉnh Cầu Cho Trường Hợp Thông Thường (Ordinary Process)
June 18, 2019
Đơn Xin Tiêu Hủy Hôn Phối Theo Đặc Ân Đức Tin (Favor of the Faith Application Form)
July 17, 2020
Đơn Xin Tiêu Hủy Hôn Phối Theo Đặc Ân Thánh Phao-lô (Pauline Privilege Application Form)
July 17, 2020
Field Associates and Tribunal advocates
Field associates and Tribunal advocates are a group of trained deacons and laypersons who provide guidance to the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta seeking a declaration of nullity.
All field associates and advocates have completed an extensive training curriculum that includes marriage law, grounds of marital invalidity and the annulment process.
See below for a list of our field associates and Tribunal advocates.
If you are interested in petitioning for a declaration of nullity or want to learn more about the annulment process, please contact a field associate or advocate closest to your community.
To become a field associate or advocate, contact the Metropolitan Tribunal at 404-920-7500 or tribunalemail@archatl.com.
Tribunal Advocates List, Last Update - February 13, 2026
Contact Form
We Are Here to Help
The Metropolitan Tribunal serves the faithful by providing guidance in matters of Church law, especially those involving marriage and the sacraments.
If you have questions about annulments, canonical processes, or other concerns, please complete the form below. A member of our staff will respond as soon as possible to assist you or direct you to the appropriate parish resources.
You can also contact the following staff for questions regarding:
- The process to submit a petition to court: contact your parish priest, deacon or an advocate. Otherwise, email Joe Tovar, chief advocate, at jtovar@archatl.com.
- Dispensations/permissions: Steven Corrales, moderator of the tribunal, 404-920-7399, scorrales@archatl.com.
- Lack of form or ligamen (prior bond) cases: Steven Corrales, moderator of the tribunal, 404-920-7399, scorrales@archatl.com.
- Pauline privilege or Petrine privilege (privilege of the faith): Robert Brown, JCL, judge, 404-920-7524, rbrown@archatl.com.
- Rogatories: Steven Corrales, moderator of the tribunal, 404-920-7399, scorrales@archatl.com.
- Ordinary process case already submitted to the Tribunal: contact your advocate.
- For general inquiries: contact the main office at 404-920-7500 or tribunalemail@archatl.com.
