Massachusetts Divorce Forms & Papers

If the grounds for divorce occurred in Massachusetts, one spouse must be a resident. If the grounds occurred outside the state, the spouse filing must have been a resident for one year. The divorce should be filed for in the county in which the spouses last lived together. If neither spouse currently lives in that county then the divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse currently resides. [Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; Chapter 208, Sections 4,5,6]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The one and only no-fault ground for divorce in Massachusetts is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; Chapter 208, Sections 1, 1A, 1 B]

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE TRIAL COURT, THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT, DIVISION (contact your County Clerks office for the name of the division in your county).
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE
3. If you do NOT have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized. If you DO have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "CoPetitioner". Be sure the "C" and "P" are capitalized.
4. If you do NOT have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized. If you DO have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "CoPetitioner". Be sure the "C" and "P" are capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Massachusetts state, please see Massachusetts Divorce Laws page.

Free Massachusetts Divorce Forms for Download

• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

• Documents for the Court

• Affidavit by a third party

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

• Answer and Affidavit in response

For detailed divorce laws in Massachusetts state, please see Massachusetts Divorce Laws page.

Divorce Papers