1 Introduction · 2 Understanding the pastoral character · 3 The basis of the pastoral character · 4
The application of the pastoral character · 4.1 The centrality of a cleric as a judge · 4.2 The proximity
of the judge · 4.3 The speed and simplification of the processus brevior · 4.4 The phases of
the process of marriage nullity · 4.5 The judicial expenses · 4.6 The canonical jurisprudence · 4.7
The vetitum in a marriage nullity sentence · 5 Conclusion