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
07/21/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces New Standing Order 5-08 Regarding Medical Certificates and Clinical Team Reports   07/15/08 - Probate and Family Court Expands GAL Pro Bono Service Program In Partnership with Senior Partners for Justice 07/09/08 -  Now Available-Probate and Family Court Law Clerk Position Description and Application for 2009-2010 05/12/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces Client Trust Fund Project Trainings for Guardians Ad Litem 04/16/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces Amended Practice on Medical Certificate 04/02/08 - Probate and Family Court Announces New Petition for Approval of Entertainment Contracts for Minors

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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


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