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

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11.18.09 - Judges to Legalize Over 200 Adoptions on National Adoption Day on November 20 - Middlesex Juvenile Court in Cambridge Designated as Lead Court 11/18/09 - Probate and Family Court Announces Pilot Project - Suffolk Division Policy Concerning the Handling of Certain Guardianship Cases        >>> Suffolk Guardianship Policy 11/09/09 - Probate and Family Court Announces the Temporary Closure of the Concord Probate and Family Court Session 06/30/09 - Probate and Family Court Announces Changes to Rules, Standing Orders, and Uniform Practices - Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code - Effective July 1, 2009 06/23/09 - Probate and Family Court Announces Release of New Guardianship and Conservatorship Forms 06/10/09 - Probate and Family Court Announces New Medical Certificate Form Effective July 1, 2009 04/24/09 - Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code Proposed Rule Changes - Updated as of May 1, 2009

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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:

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