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?
You can ask 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.