SEE G.L. c.207, Sections 1,2,3 and 14

The following must be filed with this complaint:

Certified copy of civil marriage certificate.

R-408-Certificate of Absolute Divorce or

Annulment Statistical Information

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(SEE G.L. c.208, Section 6B)

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 filing fees.

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

Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure Rule 4

Financial Statements:

SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 401

Short form | instructions

or

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Child Support Guidelines Worksheet form | instructions

if support for child(ren) is requested.

Attorneys are required to file Uniform Counsel Certification

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