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Court Forms: 209A Restraining Orders
Download forms you file to apply for, change, or end a restraining order.
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Affidavit of Indigency if you can't afford Massachusetts court costs
This article answers common questions about the Affidavit of Indigency form.
Alternate service: how to serve a defendant if you can't do it in person
Usually, when you start a case in the Probate and Family Court, you need to let the other side know by “serving” them with notice of the case. Most of the time, this service takes the form of a sheriff or constable giving the defendant the...
Court Forms: Guardianship of a child
Download forms you file in connection with guardianships over a child.
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How the Probate and Family Court gets access to DCF records
The Probate and Family Court can get access to Department of Children and Families (DCF) records about you, your children, and the other parent.
How to Answer a Complaint in Probate and Family Court
Learn how to write and file an Answer in Probate & Family Court.
How to change a judgment or order by agreement
Learn how you can change a judgement or order without a hearing, if both people in the case agree.
How to fill out a Financial Statement
The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court requires you to fill out a Financial Statement in divorce cases, separate support cases, custody cases, child support cases, and similar family law cases. You file the Financial Statement in person...
How to fill out an Affidavit of Indigency
Instructions for filling out and filing an Affidavit of Indigency to waive court fees.
How to serve a defendant in a Probate and Family Court case
After you file a complaint at the Probate and Family Court, you have to “serve” the person you are taking to court. Usually service is done by a sheriff or constable, but you have to arrange for the sheriff or constable to make the service...
Protecting your address and information in Probate and Family Court
Sometimes, you need the Probate and Family Court to keep your information private so you can feel safe. This could include your contact information, papers in your case file, or your entire court file. If you need the court to keep this...
The Affidavit disclosing Care or Custody proceeding
The Affidavit Disclosing Care or Custody Proceeding is a form you have to file in court cases that involve a child. The form tells the court if there are already any court orders about your child. It also tells the court if any judge is...
Understanding non-party subpoenas in Massachusetts Probate and Family court
It can be helpful in a family law case to have someone who isn’t part of your case give information or documents. You can ask them to give this information by using a “subpoena.” A subpoena (pronounced supp-pee-na) is a letter that asks...
What can I do if I need a Probate and Family Court order right away (temporary orders)?
It can take months to get a judgment, the final decision, in your case. If you need the judge to make an order about something right away, you can file a motion for a temporary order. This can include orders about: custody, visitation...
What if I need to get something notarized?
Learn how to get a document notarized and how to find a notary.
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