He also served as a judge on the archdiocesan matrimonial court.

Unfortunately, matrimonial courts do not.

Whereas, when a marriage is solemnized outside India, the matrimonial courts in India have no jurisdiction to grant a decree of nullity.

Moreover, the jurisdiction of the matrimonial courts under this Act does not extend to entertain a suit for a declaration that a certain marriage is valid.

And two major hearings urged the matrimonial courts and the bar toward urgent reforms in child-related issues.

He privately believed in the ordination of women, and appointed one of the first laywomen to serve on a diocesan matrimonial court.

Mr. Felder proclaimed victory on the ruling, which came after a busy, angry morning in Manhattan's matrimonial court.

The organization educates people heading for divorce and supports people who feel unjustly treated in matrimonial or family court.

He became acquainted with John Foxe there; but a move to Basel led to his appearance before a matrimonial court in a case concerning his disputed betrothal.

In some counties, judges outside matrimonial court and specially designated lawyers - called referees - can now grant uncontested divorces, further speeding the process.