Massachusetts Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Massachusetts: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Massachusetts for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Massachusetts.


How to file for Divorce or Legal Separation in Massachusetts:

File a Divorce, Complaint for form, Divorce under G.L. c.208. Section 1A, Joint Petition for from, a Divorce under G.L. c.208. Section 1B, Complaint for form or a Separate Support, Complaint for form depending on your situation. Then file a Support Pursuant to G.L. c.209, Section 32F, Complaint for form if you have children and need to receive child support. Then file a Divorce or Annulment, Certification Vital Statistics form. Next you need to set up a Court date so that you and your spouse can get legally separated or Divorced. Once the judge decrees that the Divorce or legal separation is final and the paperwork gets done you are officially Divorced or legally separated.


Massachusetts Divorce Forms


In Massachusetts, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Maryland. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Massachusetts. You can download 6 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Divorce or Annulment, Certification Vital Statistics
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This form is a statistical form to keep track of patterns of Divorce and Annulment.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Divorce, Complaint for
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce without their spouse wanting to get Divorced

This is a form that is used when only one spouse wants to get a divorce.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Divorce under G.L. c.208. Section 1A, Joint Petition for
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form that is used when both spouses wants to get a divorce.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Divorce under G.L. c.208. Section 1B, Complaint for
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce without their spouse wanting to get Divorced

This is a form that is used when only one spouse wants to get a divorce.

Form Used For:
Legal Separation Filing
Form Name:
Separate Support, Complaint for
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a Legal Separation without their spouse wanting to get Divorced

This is a form that is used when one spouse wants to get Legally Separated from the other spouse but does not want to get Divorced.

Form Used For:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Support Pursuant to G.L. c.209, Section 32F, Complaint for
Who Must File:
All individuals living apart from their spouse with children under 18 years of age

This is a form used to request benefits for children while living separately from your spouse.


These Massachusetts divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Maryland at http://www.mass.gov/courts/forms/divorce-forms-gen.html. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.