Canonical marriage process WK-S-PM-W
Substantive Content: An introduction to the formal procedures of four special processes related to marriage (declaration of the nullity of a marriage, legal separation, dispensation from an unconsummated marriage, and the presumption of a spouse’s death). Next—familiarizing students with the norms governing proceedings for the nullity of a canonical marriage (CIC, can. 1671–1716; CIC, canons 1357–1400), as well as the provisions of the Instruction Dignitas connubii and the apostolic letter (motu proprio) Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus issued.
The above regulations cover the following topics:
1. Jurisdiction of the court
2. Tribunals:
2.1. Judicial Authority in General and Courts:
2.2. Tribunal staff
3. Principles Governing the Operation of Courts
3.1. The Office of the Judge and Other Court Staff
3.2. Procedure for Hearing Cases
3.3. Court Deadlines and Adjournments
3.4. Venue of the Trial
3.5. Persons Admitted to the Courtroom and Procedures for Compiling and Storing Case Files:
4. Parties to the Proceedings:
4.1. The Right to Challenge a Marriage:
4.2. Spouses as Parties to the Proceedings:
4.3. Representatives and Attorneys:
5. Initiation of the Case:
5.1. The Petition Initiating the Case:
5.2. Summons and Notice of Procedural Actions:
5.3. Statement of Doubts:
5.4. Failure of the Parties to Appear:
6. Expiration of the Proceedings:
6.1. Suspension, dismissal, and waiver of the proceedings
6.2. Suspension of Proceedings in Cases of Doubt Regarding Non-Fulfilment of the Marriage Obligations:
7. Evidence:
7.1. Court Hearing
7.2. Evidence in particular:
8. Res Judicata
9. Presentation of the Record, Closure of the Evidence Phase, and Discussion of the Case:
10. Judge’s Rulings:
11. Referral of the Case to the Court of Appeals and Its Proceedings
12. Challenging the Judgment:
12.1. Motion to Set Aside the Judgment
12.2. Appeal:
12.3. Request for a new hearing following a unanimous judgment
13. Documentary proceedings:
14. Declaration of the nullity of a marriage, and formalities preceding the conclusion of a new marriage
15. Court fees and free legal representation:
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Substantive Content: An introduction to the formal procedures of four special processes related to marriage (declaration of the nullity of a marriage, legal separation, dispensation from an unconsummated marriage, and the presumption of a spouse’s death). Next—familiarizing students with the norms governing proceedings for the nullity of a canonical marriage (CIC, can. 1671–1716; CIC, canons 1357–1400), as well as the provisions of the Instruction Dignitas connubii and the apostolic letter (motu proprio) Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus issued. The above regulations cover the following topics: |
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się
(in Polish) E-Learning
Term 2020/21_Z: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) | Term 2021/22_Z: (in Polish) E-Learning |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Course coordinators
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Term 2025/26_Z: (in Polish) wykłady: 45 godz.
przygotowanie do wykładów: 35 godz.
przygotowanie do egzaminu: 45 godz.
razem: 125 godz. (5 pkt. ECTS) | Term 2026/27_Z: ECTS Description:
Attendance at lectures – 45 hours
Attendance at seminars – 45 hours
Supplementary reading for lectures and seminars – 25 hours
Activities related to completing the seminars – 20 hours
Preparation for the lecture exam – 40 hours
Total: 175 hours of student workload
Number of ECTS credits: 4 |
Subject level
(in Polish) Punkty ECTS
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge:
EK1 – the student is familiar with the terminology related to the canonical marriage process,
EK2 – the student is familiar with the provisions governing the process for the annulment of a canonical marriage (both those contained in the Code and those in the procedural instruction Dignitatis connubii),
EK3 – the student is familiar with the literature and doctrine of canon law concerning currently applicable procedural regulations.
In terms of skills:
EK4 – the student is able to utilize the literature and doctrine of canon law in the area of canonical matrimonial proceedings,
EK5 – the student is able to independently interpret procedural provisions and apply them to specific procedural acts,
EK6 – the student is able to independently formulate (orally and in writing) opinions and arguments, and draft texts related to canonical proceedings concerning the nullity of a canonical marriage.
In terms of competencies:
EC7 – The student possesses the competencies to perform various types of tasks related to the canonical process for the nullity of marriage. These competencies pertain both to activities carried out by employees of ecclesiastical courts, and to those who provide legal assistance to the parties to the proceedings (attorneys, legal representatives).
Assessment criteria
Knowledge (EK1-3):
Grade 2 (unsatisfactory) – the student does not know: the terminology related to the canonical marriage process, the currently applicable regulations governing the conduct of this process, or the canonical doctrine in this area.
Grade 3 (satisfactory) – The student has limited knowledge of: terminology related to the canonical matrimonial process, the applicable regulations, and canonical doctrine in this area.
Grade 4 (satisfactory) – The student has sufficient knowledge of: terminology related to the canonical matrimonial process, the applicable regulations, and canon law concerning this process.
Grade 5 (Very Good) – The student has a full understanding of: the terminology related to the canonical matrimonial process, the applicable regulations, and the canonical doctrine concerning this process.
Skills (EC 4–6):
Grade 2 (unsatisfactory) – The student is unable to: use the relevant literature, independently interpret regulations and apply them to specific procedural steps, or formulate (orally and in writing) arguments and texts related to canonical proceedings concerning the nullity of a canonical marriage.
Grade 3 (satisfactory) – The student is able, to a limited extent, to: use the relevant literature, independently interpret legal provisions and apply them to specific procedural steps, and formulate (orally and in writing) statements and texts related to canonical procedural proceedings concerning the nullity of a canonical marriage.
Grade 4 (satisfactory) – The student is sufficiently able to: use the relevant literature, independently interpret legal provisions and apply them to specific procedural steps, and formulate (orally and in writing) statements and texts related to canonical procedural proceedings concerning the nullity of a canonical marriage.
Grade 5 (very good) – The student is fully capable of: utilizing the relevant literature, independently interpreting legal provisions and applying them to specific procedural steps, and formulating (orally and in writing) arguments and texts related to canonical procedural proceedings concerning the nullity of a canonical marriage.
Competencies (EC 7):
Grade 2 (unsatisfactory) – The student is unable to perform tasks/activities related to canonical matrimonial proceedings. This applies to both the competencies of ecclesiastical court staff and those who provide legal assistance to the parties to the proceedings (attorneys, representatives).
Grade 3 (dost) – The student is able, to a limited extent, to perform tasks/activities related to the canonical matrimonial process. This refers to the competencies of both ecclesiastical court staff and those who provide legal assistance to the parties to the proceedings (attorneys, representatives).
Grade 4 (sat) – The student is sufficiently capable of performing tasks/activities related to the canonical matrimonial process. This applies to both the competencies of ecclesiastical court staff and those of individuals who provide legal assistance to the parties to the proceedings (attorneys, legal representatives).
Grade 5 (BDB) – The student is fully capable of performing tasks/activities related to the canonical matrimonial process. This applies to both the competencies of ecclesiastical court staff and those of individuals who provide legal assistance to the parties to the proceedings (attorneys, legal representatives).
Bibliography
Primary literature:
1. G. Erlebach, A. Dzięga, J. Krukowski, R. Sztychmiler, Komentarz do Kodeksu Prawa Kanonicznego, t. V: Księga VII. Procesy, Poznań (Pallotinum) 2007
2. Praktyczny komentarz do listu apostolskiego motu proprio Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus papieża Franciszka, red. P. Skonieczny, Tarnów 2015.
3. Comentario exegético al Código de Derecho Canónico, red. A. Marzoa, J. Miras, R. Rodríguez-Ocana, vol. IV 2, Pamplona (Eunsa) 1983, s. 1812-2012
4. Komentarz do Instrukcji procesowej "Dignitatis connubii", red. T. Rozkrut, Sandomierz (Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne) 2007
5. Lettera Apostolica “Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus” data Motu Proprio dal Santo Padre Francesco sulla riforma del processo canonico per le cause di dichiarazione di nullità del matrimonio nel Codice di Diritto Canonico, 08.09.2015.
Supplementary literature:
1. Bianchi P., Cuándo es nulo el matrimonio?, Pamplona (Eunsa) 2005
2. Ciesielski S., Skrócone postępowanie apelacyjne w kanonicznym procesie o nieważność małżeństwa, "Prawo Kanoniczne" 1988, nr 1-2, s. 127-137
3. Dzięga A., Strony sporu w kanonicznym procesie o nieważność małżeństwa, Warszawa 1994
4. Góralski W., Natura procesów o nieważność małżeństwa oraz zadania trybunału w ich prowadzeniu, "Jus Matrimoniale" 2(1997), s. 87-94
5. Góralski W., Rola adwokata w kościelnych procesach małżeńskich, w: tenże, Studia nad małżeństwem i rodziną, Warszawa 2007, s. 539-554
6. Grocholewski Z., Pewność moralna jako klucz do lektury norm procesowych, "Jus Matrimoniale" 3 (1998), s. 9-44
7. Iglesias Altuna J. M., Procesos matrimoniales canónicos, Madrid (Universidad Complutense) 1991
8. Leszczyński G., Wartość dowodowa opinii biegłego w procesie o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa, "Jus Matrimoniale" 9 (2004), s. 137-150
9. Nowicka U., Aplikacja zasady favor matrimonii w rozstrzyganiu spraw o nieważność małżeństwa, "Jus Matrimoniale" 16 (2011) s. 7-25
10. Olmos Ortega (ed.), Procesos de nulidad matrimonial tras la reforma de papa Francisco, Madrid 2016
11. Pieronek P., Udział obrońcy węzła w procesie małżeńskim, "Kościół i Prawo" 6 (1989), s. 91-101
12. Ryguła P., Zaburzenia psychiczne powodujące niezdolność podmiotu do wyrażenia zgody przed promulgacją Kodeksu Jana Pawła II. (Wybrane aspekty zagadnienia w ujęciu Johna R. Keatinga), "Ius Matrimoniale" 9 (2008), s. 87-114
13. Sobański R., Orzekanie nieważności małżeństwa z dwu (lub więcej) tytułów wadliwego konsensu, "Jus Matrimoniale" 5 (2000), s. 139-150
14. Sobański R., Udział adwokata w procesie o nieważność małżeństwa, "Jus Matrimoniale" 2(1997), s. 125-144
15. Sobczak A., Proces o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa kościelnego, Gniezno 2001
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