Latin to Byz Rites

[Saint_Macarius]

Hi Everyone,
My family and I are interested in the Byzantine Rite. The only Byzantine Rite parish near us is Ruthenian, and so far we like it. However we were wondering what would be the process of changing rites.
I’m an American from Dalmatian (Croatia) descent. My family has always been Latin Catholic (despite the Ottoman’s best effort, Ha!). My wife is a mut of mostly German descent. Our son is biologically ours, so would also fall under Croatian patrimony. All three of us were baptized in the Latin rite.
I was reading up about the Byzantine Eparchy of Krizevci, Croatia. I’m wondering, even though my son and I are Dalmatian, and not Ruthenian nor Slavonian, would we have an easier time changing rites should we desire? Would we even need to change rites?
I was told that my wife, since she’s of German descent, would have to go through some bureaucratic paperwork for her to change rites, but that it wasn’t entirely clear what I (and my son) needed to do.
Do you all have more information on this topic?

 

[Petrus1]

As far as I understand, the whole process is a bit bureaucratic, regardless of the individual’s background, involving a letter from your bishop and an interview made by the Eastern priest or some representative.
I don’t know, I might be wrong on this one.

 

[eagerbeaver]

The answer here is really you do need to talk with your priest. Nationality really doesn’t come in to the equation.

A child takes their Rite from their father

 

[dochawk]

Yes, there is paperwork.

It is also simple, straightforward, and almost always approved.

Speak to your Ruthenian priest; he is likely familiar with it.