The Church investigates a case based on evidence and with the principals of Biblical and Canon Law in all family matters.

A link to the application is found on this website, complete with all relevant instructions.

An annulment is a judgement by the Clerical Council that a marriage was invalid from its inception and thus, invalid, i.e., the marriage never existed.

A decree of civil divorce is a requirement for a permit to remarry to be granted.

All contact with the Council must be in writing via postal or electronic mail, to the address and email listed below:

DCCFA
P.O. Box 606229
1950 E. 101st St.
Cleveland, OH 44106

E-mail: DCCFA@omicopts.org

The application fee for the DCCFA is $100.00 USD.

The duration of each case will depend on the complexity and completeness of the evidence and applications. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of the application and a notification upon final decision of the Council.

No. The Church in its entirety, and the Clerical Council, specifically, will never compromise the sanctity and confidence of the Sacrament of Confession and Repentance.

The applicant making the claims bears the burden of proof.

No. All communications must be made in writing to the Council and not via individual conversations or contacts with the members.

Yes, it is the right of the spouse not filing for permission to be informed of the allegations and provided an opportunity to defend and respond to all documents and allegations presented against them by the other spouse.

No. The Council will hold any evidence or documentation obtained through illegal means as inadmissible and will not consider any such information in the case.

No. To protect the family unit and the wellbeing of children, the Council will not hear the testimony of children under the age of 16, for or against the parties involved.