Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Massachusetts
Massachusetts splits its divorce paperwork by how the case starts. If both spouses agree on every issue, they file a Joint Petition for Divorce under G.L. c. 208, Section 1A, form CJD-101A. If one spouse is filing alone, they use either a Complaint for Divorce under Section 1B, form CJD-101B, for the contested track, or the general-purpose Complaint for Divorce, form CJD-101, which also covers fault-ground filings. Every divorce or annulment filing, no matter which track, must also include form R-408, Divorce or Annulment, Certification of Vital Statistics. All of these forms are published by the Massachusetts Trial Court and apply statewide across every Probate and Family Court division, so the version you download is the same wherever you file.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Massachusetts law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Massachusetts paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where Massachusetts's official forms live
The mass.gov/divorce page is the Massachusetts state government's central entry point for divorce process information and form links, published by the Massachusetts Trial Court. The mass.gov domain runs its own bot-protection, which can block automated tools even though the page loads normally in a browser. Its existence and content were confirmed separately through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine as a fallback.
The petition: 1A joint petition, 1B or general complaint
Massachusetts's uncontested track uses the Joint Petition for Divorce Pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Section 1A, form CJD-101A, filed jointly when both spouses agree on all terms. The contested track uses a Complaint for Divorce under Section 1B, form CJD-101B, or the general-purpose Complaint for Divorce, form CJD-101, which also covers fault-ground filings. Every filing under any of these tracks must be accompanied by form R-408, Divorce or Annulment, Certification of Vital Statistics.
Financial disclosure: the Financial Statement
Massachusetts Probate and Family Court practice requires each party to file a sworn Financial Statement disclosing income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, published in short-form and long-form versions depending on the filer's income. The exact current form numbers for the short-form and long-form Financial Statement are not published on this page. Check mass.gov's Probate and Family Court forms section, or call the clerk's office directly, to confirm the current version and number before filing.
Forms for cases with children
Massachusetts has adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. There does not appear to be a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit distinct from the complaint or petition; Massachusetts may instead collect jurisdictional information about the children within the CJD-101 series filings themselves. If your case involves children, confirm with the Probate and Family Court clerk's office whether a separate UCCJEA disclosure document applies.
E-filing and fee waivers
Massachusetts eFiling, eFileMA, runs on the Odyssey File & Serve platform from Tyler Technologies and is available in every Probate and Family Court division, 24 hours a day, covering both the 1A joint-petition and 1B complaint case types. According to the court's own eFiling guide, eFiling is currently optional, not mandatory. If you cannot afford the filing fee, Massachusetts's fee-waiver form is the Affidavit of Indigency, used in all Massachusetts trial courts, with a Supplement to the Affidavit of Indigency required only if the filer checks option C on the main form.
Sources: Mass.gov, Divorce (Wayback Machine archived copy)
Not independently confirmed
- Live direct access to mass.gov (site returns HTTP 403 to automated tools; content verified via Wayback Machine archive instead)
- Exact current form numbers for the short-form and long-form Financial Statement
- Whether a standalone, separately numbered statewide UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit form exists
Forms in Massachusetts: frequently asked questions
What is Massachusetts's official divorce petition form called?+
It depends on the track. Spouses who agree on everything file a Joint Petition for Divorce under G.L. c. 208, Section 1A, form CJD-101A. A spouse filing alone uses a Complaint for Divorce under Section 1B, form CJD-101B, or the general-purpose Complaint for Divorce, form CJD-101.
What other form does every Massachusetts divorce filing need?+
Form R-408, Divorce or Annulment, Certification of Vital Statistics, must accompany every divorce or annulment complaint or petition, regardless of which track you file under.
What financial disclosure does Massachusetts require in a divorce?+
Massachusetts Probate and Family Court practice requires a sworn Financial Statement, published in short-form and long-form versions depending on income. Confirm the current form numbers directly on mass.gov or with the Probate and Family Court clerk's office.
Does Massachusetts have a UCCJEA form for divorces with children?+
There does not appear to be a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit. Massachusetts may collect jurisdictional information within the CJD-101 series filings themselves; confirm with the Probate and Family Court clerk's office.
Can I e-file my Massachusetts divorce forms?+
Yes, if you choose to. eFileMA is available in every Probate and Family Court division around the clock and covers both the 1A joint-petition and 1B complaint case types, but eFiling is currently optional, not mandatory.
How do I get my Massachusetts filing fee waived?+
File the Affidavit of Indigency, used in all Massachusetts trial courts. A Supplement to the Affidavit of Indigency is also required if you check option C on the main form.
This page is general information about forms in Massachusetts, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Massachusetts's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Virdix does not prepare or file Massachusetts divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Massachusetts.
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