The Probate and Family Court
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Court Forms: 209A Restraining Orders
Download forms you file to apply for, change, or end a restraining order.
Affidavit of Indigency if you can't afford Massachusetts court costs
If you need to go to court in Massachusetts, but you cannot afford the fees and costs of your case, you may not have to pay them. The court can "waive" (not charge) the fees, and have the state pay other costs. You must fill out a form...
Court Forms: Guardianship of a child
Download forms you file in connection with guardianships over a child.
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.
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
Sometimes, it is 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...
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?
Sometimes you need to get a document "notarized". Getting a document notarized means: you sign the document in front of a notary public, that you have shown the notary proof of who you are, and you are signing voluntarily. Important A...