Probate and Family Court Department   Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court Honorable Paula M. Carey   Mission Statement " To deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable and efficient forum to resolve family and probate legal matters and to assist and protect all individuals, families and children in an impartial and respectful manner." Click here to view Mission Statement in PDF format	>>Alternative Dispute Resolution >>Child Support >>Filing Fees >>Forms >>I-CARE/I-CAN (automated self help program) >>Informational Pamphlets >>Legal Assistance >>Parent Education
11/05/08 - Chief Justice Robert A. Mulligan Issues New Child Support Guidelines For Effect January 1, 2009 10/20/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces Pilot Parent Education Program for Never Married Parents 08/11/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces New Petition for Guardianship of the Person-and-Estate 08/06/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces a New Joint Petition for Modification of Child Support Judgment 08/05/08 - Plymouth County Leads Probate and Family Launch of MassCourts 7/21/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces New Standing Order 5-08 Regarding Medical Certificates and Clinical Team Reports 7/15/08 - Mileage Reimbursement Amount Increased to Forty- Five Cents >>  Travel Expense Form with Mileage Reimbusement Amount Increased to Forty-Five Cents

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Jurisdiction:

The Probate and Family Court has jurisdiction over family matters such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, visitation, adoption, termination of parental rights, and abuse prevention. Probate matters include jurisdiction over wills, administrations, guardianships, conservatorships and change of name. The Court also has general equity jurisdiction.

Administrative Office Delivery Address:

Administrative Office of the Probate and Family Court   
Suite 210       
2 Center Plaza  
Boston, MA   02108

Tel:  617-788-6600
Fax: 617-788-8995
TTY: 617-788-6616


Administrative Office Personnel:

Judges and Judicial Officers

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  • Justices of the Probate and Family Court
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