Modele interakcji orzeczeń sądów kościelnych i państwowych w sprawach małżeńskich

The paper examines issues regarding the models of interaction between the rulings adjudicated by ecclesiastical and common courts on marriage cases. Pope Francis’ reform in the matrimonial proceedings offers an incentive for a deep reflection on the models of interaction between the rulings of ecclesiastical and common courts, from the automatic model, through the controlled model, and on to the autonomous model as regards the scope of the jurisdiction of ecclesiastical tribunals in declarations nullity of marriage. Special attention will be paid to the model of interaction between the rulings of ecclesiastical and common courts concerning matrimonial matters in Poland.