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Divorce

Divorce is the legal process you follow to end your marriage.

If you have decided to end your marriage, you may choose to file for divorce. You can file for divorce in Massachusetts if you have lived in the state for one year, or if the reason the marriage ended happened in Massachusetts and you have lived in Massachusetts as a couple. You can find information here on how to file for a divorce, what the types of divorce are, how to get a copy of your divorce record, and more.

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Get a copy of your divorce record (divorce decree)  Which type of divorce should I file? 

Learn about the types of divorce  Which type of divorce should I file?  Find Legal Assistance   Learn about Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Get a no-fault 1A divorce  Get a no-fault 1B divorce  Get a fault divorce  Probate and Family Court forms for divorce  Probate and Family Court filing fees  Abuse and harassment in your court case 

Respond to a case filed against you in Probate and Family Court  File a counterclaim in the Probate and Family Court 

Divorce nisi and finalizing a divorce 

Get a copy of your divorce  Get access to historic divorce records 

Massachusetts law about divorce  Massachusetts law about modifications of family law judgments and orders  Chat or text with a law librarian 

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Probate and Family Court locations 

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