Probate and Family Court Uniform Guide to Filings

The below information lists what forms are required to be filed with the Probate and Family Court to start a new court case or new subsequent action.

Filing a new court case

The following forms are required to be filed with the court to start a new court case.

Complaint for Divorce (fault)

Refer to: G.L. c. 208, §1

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for Divorce Form CJD-101
• Record of Absolute Divorce (R-408)
• If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• Financial Statement 
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or not appear on the hearing date

Complaint for Divorce (no fault)

Refer to: G.L. c. 208, §1B

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for divorce under section 1B (CJD-101B)
• Record of Absolute Divorce (R-408)
• If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
• If plaintiff has an attorney:  Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• Financial Statement 
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or not appear on the hearing date

Joint Petition for Divorce (no fault)

Refer to: G.L. c. 208, §1A

Required at initial filing: 

• Joint Petition for Divorce form (CJD-101A)
• Record of Absolute Divorce (R-408)
• If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• Notarized Separation Agreement (within 90 days of filing) - see Sample Separation Agreement
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• Financial Statement for each petitioner
• If child support is being addressed (or waived):
  • Child support guidelines worksheet (CJD-304)
  • Findings and Determinations for Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (CJD 305) 

Complaint for Separate Support

Refer to: G.L. c. 209, §30

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for Separate Support (CJD 102)
• If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• Financial Statement
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Complaint for Support

Refer to: G.L. c. 209, §32F

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for Support (CJD 107)
• If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
• If plaintiff has an attorney:  Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• Financial Statement 
• If child support is being addressed:
  • Child support guidelines worksheet (CJD-304)
  • Findings and Determinations for Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (CJD 305)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Complaint for Custody, Support, Parenting Time

Refer to: Chapter 209c

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for Support-Custody-Parenting Time (CJD 109)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate OR signed Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage Form OR Certified Copy of Adjudication of Parentage
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• If child support is being addressed:
  • Financial Statement
  • Child support guidelines worksheet (CJD-304)
  • Findings and Determinations for Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (CJD 305)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Complaint to Establish Parentage

Refer to: Chapter 209C

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint to Establish Parentage (CJD 106)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
  • If unable to obtain a certified copy:
    • Motion to Order Release of Certified Copy of Birth Certificate to the Court, OR
    • Motion to File Late with supporting Affidavit or Verified Motion
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Change of Name for Adult

Refer to: G. L. c. 210, §§12-14
Refer to: Uniform Probate and Family Court Practice XXXV

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition to Change Name of Adult (CJP 27) 
• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
• If prior name change: Certified Copy of the Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, court order changing name, etc.
• Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System Release Request Form (CJP 34)

Change of Name for Minor Child

Refer to: G. L. c. 210, §§12-14
Refer to: Uniform Probate and Family Court Practice XXXV

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition to Change Name of Minor (CJP 25)
• Certified Copy of Minor’s Birth Certificate
• If prior name change: Certified Copy of the Minor’s Name Change
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
• If a minor child is 12 years old or older: Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System Release Request Form (CJP 34)
• If there is a deceased legal parent: Copy of Death Certificate
• If there is a guardian appointed: Proof of Appointment
• If parent has signed a voluntary surrender and it was allowed by the court, or the court has terminated a parent’s parental rights: Proof of Termination of Parental Rights

Appointment of Guardianship of Adult

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Appointment of Guardian for an Incapacitated Person (MPC 120)
• Medical Certificate (MPC 400) OR Clinical Team Report (MPC 402)
  • Medical Certificate must be dated within 30 days of filing the petition
  • Clinical Team Report must be dated within 180 days of filing the petition

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Appointment of Guardian for an Incapacitated Person (proposed) (MPC 720)
• Bond (MPC 801) (proposed) 
• Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System (WMS) Release Request (CJP 34) for proposed guardian(s)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) for any interested party who has not assented to the petition
• If box #15 is checked off:
  • Clinician’s Affidavit as to Competency and Treatment (MPC 800)
  • Proposed Treatment Plan (MPC 825) with proposed findings (if request to treat with antipsychotic meds)
  • Affidavit from treating clinician and proposed findings (if there is a request for extraordinary authority, or authority for which a substituted judgment determination may be required)
• If available, a copy of the following must be filed with the court: a document nominating a Guardian, a current Conservator, a Representative Payee, a Health Care Agent, and/or a Durable Power of Attorney/Agent

Appointment of Guardianship of Minor

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor (MPC 140)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.  

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• If unable to obtain a certified copy:
  • Motion to Order Release of Certified Copy of Birth Certificate to the Court, OR
  • Motion to File Late with supporting Affidavit or Verified Motion
• Decree and Order of Appointment of Guardian of Minor (proposed) (MPC 740)
• Bond (MPC 801) (proposed) (MPC 801)
• If there is a deceased legal parent: Copy of the Death Certificate
• If the minor is 14 years or older, they can consent or nominate: Notarized and Verified Consent to Nomination by Minor (MPC 441)
• If the parent(s) or other interested person(s) assent Notarized Waiver and Consent to Petition (MPC 440)
• Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System (WMS) Release Request (CJP 34) for all interested parties, guardian(s) and/or parent(s)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the respondent does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date
• If available, a copy of the following must be filed with the court: nomination of a guardian by will or other writing signed by the parent(s) or guardian(s), a termination of parental rights, a guardian who has died or become incapacitated, or any order or other relevant documents

Petition for Conservatorship for Adult

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Appointment of Conservator for Disabled Person or For Single Transaction (MPC 130)
• Medical Certificate (MPC 400) OR Clinical Team Report (MPC 402)
  • Medical Certificate (MPC 400) must be dated within 30 days of filing the petition
  • Clinical Team Report (MPC 402) must be dated within 180 days of filing the petition

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Appointment of Conservator (proposed) (MPC 730)
• Bond (MPC 801) (proposed) 
• Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System (WMS) Release Request (CJP 34) for proposed conservator(s)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) for any interested persons who have not assented to the petition
• If available, a copy of the following must be filed with the court: a document nominating a Guardian, a current Conservator, a Representative Payee, a Health Care Agent, and/or a Durable Power of Attorney/Agent
• If seeking authority for estate planning powers, a copy of the following must be filed with the court: estate plan, will, trust, and motion to appoint a GAL

Petition for Conservatorship for Minor

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Appointment of Conservator for Disabled Person or For Single Transaction (MPC 130)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (if not already in an existing file)
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
• If unable to obtain a certified copy:
  • Motion to Order Release of Certified Copy of Birth Certificate to the Court, OR
  • Motion to File Late with supporting Affidavit or Verified Motion
     
• Decree and Order of Appointment of Conservator (proposed) (MPC 730)
• Bond (MPC 801) (proposed) 
• If there is a deceased legal parent: Copy of the Death Certificate
• Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System (WMS) Release Request (CJP 34) for proposed conservator(s) and/or parent(s)
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) for any interested persons who have not assented to the petition
• If available, a copy of the following must be filed with the court: document nominating a Guardian, a current Conservator, or any order or other relevant documents, a copy must be filed with the Court
• If seeking authority for estate planning powers, a copy of the following must be filed with the court: estate plan, will, trust, and motion to appoint a GAL

Petition for Grandparent Visitation

Refer to: G.L. c. 119, §39D

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Grandparent(s) Visitation form (CJD 105)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.  
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
• If petitioner has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)
• An affidavit describing: how the grandparent(s) are involved with the grandchild(ren), what their relationship is like, and a description of how the child(ren) will be negatively impacted if there is no visitation

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
  • If unable to obtain a certified copy:
    • Motion to Order Release of Certified Copy of Birth Certificate to the Court, OR
    • Motion to File Late with supporting Affidavit or Verified Motion
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Petition for Adoption

Refer to: G.L. c. 210

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Adoption and Affidavit of Petitioner for Adoption (CJP 87)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 

Alert: These documents are not expressly required by statute or rule, but failure to collect these documents at the initiation will result in a citation being issued for notice to persons who have no legal right to notice.

• Adoption Surrender form (G.L. c. 210, § 2)
  • If given by a legal parent; required to avoid service of citation on parent
• Certified Copy of Termination of Parental Rights Decree
  • If entered against a legal parent; required to avoid service of citation on parent
• Certified Copy of Death Certificate
  • If parent is deceased; required to avoid service of citation on deceased parent

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Certified copy of Minor’s Birth Certificate
  • Strongly recommended at time of initial filing
  • The certified copy should be issued within six months of filing the petition
• Certified copy of each Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
• Court Activity Record Information (CARI) Record Check (CJP 34) for each petitioner and every other person over the age of 11 living in the household
  • This requirement does not include a legal parent of the adoptee
  • A CARI Release Request Form for the adoptee is required when the adoptee is over the age of 12
• A Federal Register of Missing Children Report must be obtained from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), usually gathered by the court adoption clerk
• An Agency Report/Home study is required only when the child is 14 years or younger
  • This requirement may be waived by the judge upon filing a Motion when one of the petitioners is the child’s legal parent
• Motions to waive any of the requirements enumerated in G. L. c. 210, §5A, may be grouped into a single motion
  • A supporting affidavit filed by the petitioners may be used to support such a motion
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Filing a new subsequent action

The following forms are required to be filed with the court to start a new subsequent action.

Complaint for Contempt

Refer to: G.L. c. 215, §34

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for contempt (CJD 103)
• If complaint concerns a child-related issue: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.  
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Complaint for Modification of Alimony

Refer to: G.L. c. 208, §§48-55

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for Modification of Alimony (CJD 108)
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Financial statement
• Military Affidavit (TC0002) when the defendant does not file an answer or appearance, or does not appear on the hearing date

Complaint for Modification

Refer to: Massachusetts Law about Modifications

Required at initial filing: 

• Complaint for modification form (CJD 104)
• If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.  
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
• If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Financial Statement (if applicable)
• If child support is being addressed (or waived):
  • Child support guidelines worksheet (CJD-304)
  • Findings and Determinations for Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (CJD 305)

Joint Petition for Modification

Refer to: Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 412

Required at initial filing: 

• Joint Petition/Motion to Change a Judgment/Temporary Order (CJD 124)
• Agreement to Change a Judgment/Temporary Order (CJD 311)
• If there are children listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.
• Judgment/Temporary Order on Petition/Motion to Change (CJD 446) (Proposed)
• If financial issues are being modified: Financial Statements (CJD 301S/L)
  • From each party with schedules if applicable
• If child support or medical, dental or vision insurance is being modified (or waived): Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
• If the child support is being changed and the parties deviate above or below the guidelines amount (or waived): Proposed Findings and Determinations for Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (CJD 305) 
• If a party and/or a dependent child is a current recipient of public assistance or owes past-due support assigned to the Commonwealth, and if child support or medical insurance is being modified: Written Assent from DOR as the IV-D agency

Removal of Guardian of a Minor

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Removal of a Guardian of a Minor (MPC 240)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details. 

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Guardianship of a Minor (proposed) (MPC 743)

Resignation of Guardian of a Minor

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Resignation of a Guardian of a Minor (MPC 241)
• Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving a child, use this form to tell the court about any other open or closed cases involving the child.  You must file the Affidavit in cases involving the care, custody, visitation, or change of name of a child.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.  
  • Supplemental Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. In cases involving more than 4 children, use this form along with the Child Care or Custody Affidavit for additional space to tell the court about any other open or closed cases.  See Trial Court Rule IV for more details.  

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Guardianship of a Minor (proposed) (MPC 743)

Resignation of a Guardian and/or Conservator

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Resignation of Guardian and/or Conservator (MPC 202)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Guardianship for an Incapacitated Person (proposed) (MPC 723)
• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Conservatorship (proposed) (MPC 733)

Termination of a Guardian/Conservator

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Termination of a Guardian/Conservator (MPC 203)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Guardianship for an Incapacitated Person (proposed) (MPC 723)
• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Conservatorship (proposed) (MPC 733)
• Medical Certificate dated with an examination having taken place within 30 days of the filing, or a clinical team report dated with an examination having taken place within 180 days of the filing of the petition
  • If cannot be filed, a motion to be filed requesting to file late or waive the filing requirement with an accompanied affidavit

Removal of a Guardian

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Removal of a Guardian (MPC 221)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Guardianship for an Incapacitated Person (proposed) (MPC 723)
• Medical Certificate dated with an examination having taken place within 30 days of the filing, or a clinical team report dated with an examination having taken place within 180 days of the filing of the petition
  • If cannot be filed, a motion to be filed requesting to file late or waive the filing requirement with an accompanied affidavit

Removal of a Conservator

Refer to: G.L. c. 190B, Article V

Required at initial filing: 

• Petition for Removal of a Conservator (MPC 231)

Additional filings:

These forms are not required at initial filing. These forms may need to be filed before the court can give you a hearing date or have your case heard by a judge. The division where you file can help answer questions on when these forms should be filed. 

• Decree and Order of Resignation, Removal, Termination of Conservatorship (proposed) (MPC 733)