Probate and Family Court forms for divorce

A collection of court forms related to divorce, including complaint forms, joint petition forms, answer and counterclaim forms, and more.

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

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Please note that there isn't a form for a Separation Agreement. A Separation Agreement is a written contract that you write with your spouse. It explains how you will handle any issues related to your divorce. These issues may include:  

  • Child support
  • Parenting time
  • Spousal support
  • Child custody
  • Dividing shared property

Table of Contents

Divorce or Annulment, Certification Vital Statistics (R-408)

Complaint for Divorce

Joint Petition for Divorce under G.L. c.208, Section 1A

Complaint for Divorce under G.L. c.208, Section 1B

Answer to Complaint for Divorce

Counterclaim for Divorce

Complaint for Separate Support

Complaint for Support Pursuant to G.L. c.209

Affidavit of irretrievable breakdown

Additional forms and documents you may need

Contact

Fax

(617) 788-8995

Pleadings should be sent directly to the divisions, not to the Administrative Office.

Address

Administrative Office
3 Center Plaza
Suite 210
Boston, MA 02108

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