A Petition for a Church Declaration of Invalidity is a legal document that is submitted to a court by a person or group of people asking the court to declare a religious marriage, or other religious ceremony, invalid. This type of petition is usually filed when a couple wishes to annul their marriage because of issues such as fraud, coercion, or lack of consent. The petition must include a detailed explanation of why the marriage or religious ceremony is invalid, as well as any evidence that supports the claim. There are three main types of Petition for a Church Declaration of Invalidity: 1) Petitions for Declaration of Nullity: These are petitions that are filed when a couple wishes to have their marriage annulled by a church court. The couple must provide evidence that the marriage was entered into without their free and informed consent, or that it was fraudulently or coercive obtained. 2) Petitions for Declaration of Invalidity: These are petitions that are filed when a religious ceremony, such as a baptism or confirmation, is deemed invalid by a church court. The petitioner must provide evidence that the ceremony was performed without the knowledge or consent of the person involved, or that the ceremony was performed fraudulently or coercive. 3) Petitions for Declaration of Irregularity: These are petitions that are filed when a religious ceremony, such as a marriage or baptism, is deemed irregular by a church court. The petitioner must provide evidence that the ceremony was performed in a manner that failed to adhere to the proper religious procedure or that the ceremony was performed in a manner that was not authorized by the church.