SEE G.L. c.208 (more specifically G.L. c.208, Section 1A)

The following must be filed with this petition:

Certified copy of civil marriage certificate.

R-408-Certificate of Absolute Divorce or

Annulment Statistical Information 

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must be filed with this complaint.

(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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Notarized Separation Agreement.

Affidavit of Irretrievable Breakdown  form | instructions

SEE Uniform Fee Schedule for applicable filing fees.

Financial Statements

SEE Uniform Probate Court Practice XXX and

Supplemental Probate Court Rule 401

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or

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Child Support Guidelines Worksheet form | instructions

if support for child(ren) is requested.

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.

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.

SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.

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