There are numerous No-Fault Uncontested Divorce Forms (1A) that need to be filed with the court. These forms include a Separation Agreement, Joint Affidavit of Irretrievable Breakdown, a Joint Petition for Divorce, Form R-408, along with the Civil Marriage Certificate (original or certified copy). If minor children are involved, additional forms are necessary.
This is an affidavit that both parties sign stating that the marriage is irreparable.
Couples need to obtain a certified copy or the original of their marriage certificate. This can be obtained through the town hall or the city where the application for the marriage license was submitted. It is available through the Registry of Vital Records if you were married in Massachusetts.
Under section 1A, a joint petition for divorce can be signed by each spouse’s lawyer or by the couple themselves.
This is an agreement between the spouses. To be valid, both parties must sign this agreement. It must also be notarized.
This agreement needs to detail:
If you have a yearly income that is less than $75,000, you can file a short form. Anyone with an annual income that is more than $75,000 must file a long form. More detail on filling out a financial statement here.
This form is necessary if you own your own business or are self-employed.
This form is used for income related to a couple’s rental property.
This is a certificate of absolute divorce.
For a couple with a child who is under the age of 18, other forms that must be completed.
This is a worksheet relating to guidelines for child support.
This form is an Affidavit of Care and Custody.
Unless waived by the court, both the parents of children who are under the age of 18 are required to complete an education program for parents. Once the parenting program is complete, parents receive their certificates.
Additionally, you may need to file:
This form is filed if you do not believe the guidelines for child support apply to your divorce case.
Parents who are unable to attend the parent education program must complete this form.
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