Massachusetts No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and Debts
What this form package covers
The Massachusetts No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package is designed for couples seeking to dissolve their marriage amicably, without the need for litigation. This package is specifically catered to individuals with adult children and includes all necessary forms and instructions for completing a divorce in Massachusetts when both parties agree on the terms, and there are no minor children involved.
Forms you’ll find in this package
- Affidavit of Irretrievable Breakdown
- Marital Domestic Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Adult Children
- Request for Trial
- Joint Petition for Divorce under G.L. c.208, Section 1A
- Financial Statement - Long Form
- Financial Statement - Short Form
- Divorce or Annulment Certification Vital Statistics
Situations where these forms applies
This form package should be used when:
- Both spouses agree on all aspects of the divorce, including property and debts.
- There are no minor children involved, as all children are over 18 years of age.
- One or both spouses have resided in Massachusetts for at least one year before filing if the reason for the divorce occurred outside the state.
Who should use this form package
- Couples divorcing in Massachusetts with mutual agreement on all terms.
- Individuals without minor children who want to expedite the divorce process.
- Spouses looking for a straightforward and less stressful way to dissolve their marriage.
Completing these forms step by step
- Complete the Joint Petition for Divorce and the Sworn Affidavit indicating an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
- Obtain and complete the Statistical Report form from the Office of Register of Probate.
- Your Marriage Certificate must be obtained and included in the filing.
- Both parties should fill out the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement.
- Each spouse must prepare a Financial Statement and exchange it with one another.
- File all completed documents with the Clerk of Circuit Court and pay the applicable filing fee.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to agree on all divorce terms before using this package.
- Not providing complete and accurate Financial Statements.
- Missing the requirement to obtain a certified Marriage Certificate.
- Not filing all necessary documents together, which can delay the process.
Why use this package online
- Convenient downloadable format allows for easy access and completion from home.
- Forms are designed by licensed attorneys, ensuring they meet legal standards.
- Editable fields allow for quick completion using a computer, making the process more efficient.
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The paperwork required for a no-fault divorce in Massachusetts includes the divorce complaint, the agreement between spouses, and various financial disclosures, which can be found in the Massachusetts No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and Debts. Utilizing this package simplifies your filing process by ensuring you have all documents ready and organized. Accurate and complete paperwork helps expedite your divorce finalization.
For example, if you have an uncontested divorce (under Chapter 208, Section 1A), the cost of your divorce will be somewhere between $215 (the approximately filing fee cost, assuming you don't have attorneys) and $4,000. Typically, our firm can complete a relatively simply 1A divorce between $1,500 and $2,500.
Once the papers have been filed with the court, the question, "How long does an uncontested divorce take?" is completely out of the parties' hands. The amount of time it will take to finalize the divorce by having a judge approve and sign the judgment can take anywhere from six weeks to 12 months.
There are several reasons why you can divorce, but only two that you can use if you wish to divorce sooner than two years; adultery and unreasonable behaviour.Both adultery and unreasonable behaviour are fault based, which requires one person to blame the other party for the breakdown of the marriage.
An uncontested divorce will finalize within 90 to 120 days. If there is a separation agreement involved, the timeline is closer to the 120 days.
A contested divorce can cause the divorce to enter into litigation because spouses will need to have decisions made for them by a judge. Since they are not able to decide on marital issues for their family, a judge will have to do so in court.
In Massachusetts, a judgment of divorce will be issued 30 days after entry of the divorce order. Even when spouses agree, your divorce won't become final until 90 days after the judge signs the judgment of divorce.
An uncontested divorce will finalize within 90 to 120 days. If there is a separation agreement involved, the timeline is closer to the 120 days.
By Melissa Heinig. In Oklahoma, it is possible to obtain an uncontested divorce in as little as ten days through a process known as a "waiver divorce." A waiver divorce is an uncontested procedure that allows couples to end their marriage without the cost and delay common to traditional divorce.
For example, if you have an uncontested divorce (under Chapter 208, Section 1A), the cost of your divorce will be somewhere between $215 (the approximately filing fee cost, assuming you don't have attorneys) and $4,000. Typically, our firm can complete a relatively simply 1A divorce between $1,500 and $2,500.
