Family Matters in the Courts

Divorce

Child Custody and Parenting Time

Learn about the types of child custody and parenting time orders, who can file for child custody, and how to file or change child custody orders.

Learn More about Child Custody and Parenting Time

Child Support

Learn more about the process of filing for, changing, and requesting child support, as well as the guidelines that determine child support.

Learn More about Child Support

The Court Adoption Process

By understanding the adoption process in the Massachusetts Court System, you'll have the tools you need to bring a new member into your family.

Learn More about The Court Adoption Process

Alimony

Annulment

Child Requiring Assistance Cases

Find out what will happen in court, who may be involved, and what your rights are as a parent, legal guardian, or custodian in a Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) case.

Learn More about Child Requiring Assistance Cases

Probate & Family Court Department Forms

Probate & Family Court Department Resources

Legal Separation/Separate Support

Find out how to get support for yourself or your children during legal separation.

Learn More about Legal Separation/Separate Support

Family Matters in the Courts

Divorce

Child Custody and Parenting Time

Child Support

The Court Adoption Process

Alimony

Annulment

Child Requiring Assistance Cases

Probate & Family Court Department Forms

Probate & Family Court Department Resources

Legal Separation/Separate Support

Youth in State Care

Parent Education

Custody Guide for Child Caregivers

Related Information

Organizations

Topics

Thanks, your message has been sent to Probate and Family Court!

Thanks, your survey has been submitted to the Mass.gov team!

Family Matters in the Courts

Related Information

Organizations

Topics

Feedback

Thanks, your message has been sent to Probate and Family Court!

Survey

Thanks, your survey has been submitted to the Mass.gov team!