SEE G.L. c. 208

Certified copy of civil marriage certificate.

R-408 -Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment

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

Affidavit of Care and Custody if parties have children together.

(form available at the courthouse)

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Allegations in Paragraph 5 must comply with

G.L. c.207,Sections 1 and 2 and

Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure Rule 8.

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 Uniform Probate Court Practice XXX and

Supplemental Probate Court Rule 401

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or

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if support for child(ren) is requested.

All requests for temporary relief must be made by motion, although

several requests may be combined. For temporary restraining orders,

SEE Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure Rule 65,

affidavit requirement.

If attachment or trustee process is desired, a motion with

affidavit must be filed.  A certificate of insurance is normally

not required in domestic relations cases. 

SEE Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure Rules 4.1 and 4.2.

All parties to a divorce action in which there is/are minor child(ren) are required to attend and participate in an approved Parent Education Program unless requirement waived by the court.  SEE Probate and Family Court Standing Order 1-03.

Each party to a divorce action shall deliver to the other within 45 days

from date of service of summons, specific financial documents. 

SEE Supplemental Probate Rule 410.

An automatic restraining order applies to both parties in a

complaint for divorce. It prohibits either party from engaging in

any action which changes the present financial status of the parties.

Attorneys are required to file Uniform Counsel Certification

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