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Probate and Family Court Department
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Critical information regarding online forms, you must read prior to utilizing any online forms.

 

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Note: 

Some of the forms are available in two formats: one version may be printed and completed by hand and the other version may be completed on-line and saved.

     

Notice:     The Bristol Probate and Family Court Registry has moved to:

40 Broadway

Taunton, MA 02780

The current forms reflect an older location that is no longer in use.

 

FORMS  FOR ACTIONS INVOLVING UNWED PARENTS

Paternity, Complaint to Establish

 

Revised: April 2009

CJD106 Use to ask Court to establish that an individual is the father of a child where the parents have never married. Parties may also request custody, support, and/or parenting orders. 

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Support-Custody-Visitation, Complaint for

 


Revised:  July 2007

CJD109 Use to request custody and/or visitation with child(ren);health insurance; prohibition from imposing any restraint on the personal liberty of plaintiff and/or child(ren). Form only used for children of unwed parents.

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ADOPTION, CHANGE OF NAME AND EQUITY FORMS

Change of Name

Revised: April 2009

CJP27 Use to request a name change.

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Order Appointing Counsel G.L. c. 119 c. 210 s. 3

Revised: 3/29/10

CJP 98    
CONTEMPT ACTIONS

Contempt, Complaint for

Revised: October 2007

CJD103

Use when a party seeks to enforce a court order or judgment.

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DIVORCE AND SEPARATE SUPPORT FORMS

Divorce or Annulment, Certification Vital Statistics

Revised: November 2007

R-408

Statistical Form to be filed with all Complaints/ Petitions for Divorce and/or Annulment.

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Divorce, Complaint for

 

Revised:  July 2007

CJD101 Use when one spouse wants a divorce.

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Divorce under G.L. c.208, Section 1A, Joint Petition for

Revised: October 2007

CJD101A

Use when both spouses want a divorce claiming irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

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Divorce under G.L. c.208, Section 1B, Complaint for

Revised: July 2007

CJD101B

Use when one spouse wants a divorce claiming irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

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Separate Support, Complaint for

 

Revised: July 2007

CJD102 Use when one party seeks to be legally separated from his/her spouse, but does not wish to file for divorce.

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Support Pursuant to G.L. c.209, Section 32F, Complaint for

Revised: April 2009

CJD107 Use to request support and/or health insurance benefits for children, if you are living apart from your spouse.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES FORMS

Affidavit of Indigency and

Supplement to Affidavit of Indigency

Inmate's Affidavit of Indigency

Revised: July 2007

  Records the financial information necessary to ask the Court to waive fees and costs.

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Child Support Guidelines Worksheet

Revised: January 2009

CJD304 File with all cases where child support is an issue.

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Child Support Findings (Deviation) Form

 

Revised: December 2008

  Use to overcome the presumptive application of the guidelines- See section IV of the Child Support Guidelines.

 

Financial Statement

short form

Form in Spanish
Form in Portuguese

Revised: July 2007

CJD301S Must be filed in all cases where money or support is an issue and your annual income is less than $75,000.00.

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Financial Statement

long form

Revised: July 2007

CJD301L Must be filed in all cases where money or support is an issue and your annual income is more than $75,000.00.

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Financial Statement

Schedule A

print only | fillable online

Revised: July 2007

CJD301A To be completed in addition to Financial Statement if you receive self employment or business income.

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Financial Statement

Schedule B

print only | fillable online

Revised: July 2007

CJD301B To be completed in addition to Financial Statement if you receive rent from income producing property.

No instructions required

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MODIFICATIONS

Modification of Child Support, Joint Petition

Revised: July 2008

CJD114

Use when both parties agree to ask Court to modify a child support judgment.

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Modification, Complaint for

 

Revised: July 2007

CJD104 Use to request change of a court judgment.

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Modification of Alimony, Complaint for

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Revised: February 2012

CJD108 Use when a party seeks to modify alimony.

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OTHER  DOMESTIC RELATIONS/ FAMILY FORMS
Name of Form
Form Number
Description
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Annulment, Complaint for

 

Revised: October 2007

CJD100 Use to ask Court to declare the marriage between the parties null and void.

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Birth Record, Petition to Correct

Revised: July 2007

CJD118 Use to ask Court to correct a Birth Certificate, when the City/Town Clerk refuses to do so.

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Entertainment Contract for a Minor and Appointment of a Limited Guardian, Petition for Approval of

Revised: April 2008

CJP123 Use to ask the court to approve entertainment contract for a minor and appointment of a limited guardian to oversee the child's earnings.

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Grandparent(s) Visitation,

Petition for

Revised: April 2009

CJD105

Use when a grandparent seeks visitation rights with grandchildren.

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Marriage without Delay

and/or

Marriage of Minors

Revised: July 2007

CJD430

Use to request waiver of the required 3 day waiting period and/or approval for minor to marry.

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Petition for Voluntary Care and Responsibility of a Child


Revised: April 2009

CJP97 Used by Department of Children and Families to request continued placement of a child in foster care in accordance with a Voluntary Placement Agreement.

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MISCELLANEOUS FORMS

Case Management Conference, Request for

Revised: July 2007

CJD99 Use to request Court's assistance in narrowing issues and promoting settlement of the case.

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Judicial Review under G.L. c.119A, Section 17, Complaint for

 

Revised: July 2007

CJD310 Use when seeking judicial review of a final administrative decision of the Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division.

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Notice of Appearance

 

Revised: September 2010

CJP126  

 

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Notice of Limited Appearance   Use when filing a Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) appearance in the Probate and Family Court.  Can only be used by LAR Certified Attorneys.  
Notice of Withdrawal of Limited Appearance   Use when filing a withdrawal of a Limited Assistance Representation appearance in the Probate and Family Court. Can only be used by LAR Certified Attorneys.  

Military Affidavit
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Revised: March 2012

MPC 470 Form to be filed (1) by plaintiff in civil matter before asking court to enter a default judgment against defendant who has not entered an appearance and/or (2) if all heirs at law have not assented or filed an appearance in an estate matter.

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Motion

 

Revised: July 2007

CJD400 Use to request relief of a critical or emergency nature before a final judgment.

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Motion to Waive Attendance at Parent Education Program

 

Revised: April 2010

CJD444 Use to request Court's permission to waive attendance at Parent Education program.

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Uniform Counsel Certification

 

Revised: July 2007

CCF Certification that attorney discussed alternatives to litigation with clients.

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