Divorce & Separation
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Overview of divorce and separation
Learn the basics of separating and divorcing from your spouse in Massachusetts.
How to file a Complaint for Divorce
Learn how to file a no-fault or fault complaint for divorce.
How to file a No-Fault 1A Joint Petition for Divorce
Learn how you and your spouse can file together for a divorce.
How to file Complaints for Support and for Separate Support
Learn how to get support, health insurance, or custody from your spouse while staying married.
Separation Agreements
In a divorce case, you and your spouse may sign an agreement that says how you want to handle things after you get divorced.
Annulments
An annulment is a court judgment that says your marriage was not legal. That means the marriage has no legal force or binding effect.
How do I ask the court to order my spouse to help pay for my lawyer?
Learn how to fill out forms asking the court to order your spouse to pay your lawyer’s fees in a divorce case.
How do judges decide about alimony?
Learn how a judge makes decisions about alimony when a couple divorces.
Understanding court-required parent education courses
Learn more about the Two Familes Now course.