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State Guide

Divorce in Massachusetts

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Massachusetts — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.

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Massachusetts Divorce at a Glance

Residency Requirement

1 year

One spouse must reside in MA. If cause arose outside MA, must have lived in MA 1 year.

Waiting Period

90 days

90-day nisi period after judgment before divorce is absolute. 120 days for contested.

Court Filing Fee

$200–$215

Property Division

equitable

Documents in Package

4 forms

1 required + 3 conditional

No-Fault Grounds

Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage

Documents We Prepare for Massachusetts

All forms are state-specific and court-approved.

Joint Petition for Divorce (1A)(CJ-D 101A)uncontested joint
Complaint for Divorce (1B)(CJ-D 101B)contested
Financial Statement
Separation Agreementuncontested

Important Notes for Massachusetts

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