SEE G.L. c.209, Section 30

The following must be filed with this complaint:

Certified copy of civil marriage certificate.

Affidavit of Care and Custody, if parties have child(ren) together

(form available at the courthouse)

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SEE Uniform Fee Schedule for applicable fees.

Service of complaint on defendant is to be made in accordance with

Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure Rule 4.

Financial Statements

SEE Uniform Probate Court Practice XXX and

Supplemental Probate Court Rule 401

Short   form | instructions

or

Long   form | instructions

Child Support Guidelines Worksheet form | instructions

if support for child(ren) requested.

Attorneys are required to file Uniform Counsel Certification

form | instructions

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