Instructions: Complaint for modification of alimony court form

Instructions and information to assist you in filing a complaint for modification of alimony.

Required at initial filing:

• Complaint for Modification of Alimony (CJD 108)
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) See Uniform Probate Court Practice XXV: Military affidavits | Mass.gov

Best case practice; to be filed prior to court hearing:

• Financial statement - If the modification you’re requesting involves financial payments, parties must file financial statements. 

Filing fees

Please see the Probate and Family Court filing fees for applicable fees.

Service of complaint

Follow Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedures Rule 4 to serve the complaint on the defendant.