Complaint for modification form
File the complaint in the county where the judgment was issued.
Financial statements
If the modification you’re requesting involves financial payments, parties must file financial statements.
Please see this financial statements page for additional information, including the financial statement long and short forms and instructions.
See Uniform Probate Court Practice XXX and Supplemental Probate Court Rule 401 for more information.
Child Support Guidelines worksheet
Filing fees
Please see the Probate and Family Court filing fees.
Service of complaint
Follow Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedures Rule 4 to serve the complaint on the defendant.
Uniform Counsel Certification
Lawyers must file a Uniform Counsel Certification. Please see Instructions on Uniform Counsel Certification.