Massachusetts No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and Debts
About this form package
The Massachusetts No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package is specifically designed for couples without children seeking an amicable dissolution of marriage. This package contains all necessary legal forms and guides you through the entire process of an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts, ensuring that all agreements regarding property and debts are settled amicably between both parties. Unlike contested divorce packages, this option is streamlined to facilitate a peaceful separation with minimal court involvement.
Forms you’ll find in this package
- Affidavit of Irretrievable Breakdown
- Marital Domestic Separation and Property Settlement Agreement no 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
Common use cases
This form package is ideal when both spouses agree to end their marriage and have no children involved. It should be used when you and your spouse have reached mutual agreements about the division of property and debts. If your marriage has irretrievably broken down and both parties are prepared to file for divorce without dispute, this package is the right choice.
Who can use this document
- Married couples residing in Massachusetts with no dependent children.
- Couples who have mutually agreed upon the terms of their divorce, including property and debt distribution.
- Individuals who are seeking a straightforward uncontested divorce without the need for court mediation.
- Spouses who are willing to file a joint petition for divorce.
Steps to complete these forms
- Complete the Joint Petition for Divorce and Sworn Affidavit.
- Obtain a certified copy of your Marriage Certificate.
- Fill out the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement and attach it to the petition.
- Submit the completed forms along with the filing fee to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your county.
- Request a trial date by completing the Request for Trial form.
- Attend the scheduled hearing where the judge will review your documents.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to complete all required forms thoroughly before submission.
- Not obtaining a certified marriage certificate in advance.
- Overlooking deadlines for filing or obtaining forms.
- Not having the Separation Agreement signed and notarized if required.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenient access: Download and complete the forms from the comfort of your home.
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- Comprehensive guidance: Includes detailed instructions and checklists to help ensure successful completion.
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Quick recap
- This package is specifically for uncontested divorces in Massachusetts for couples without children.
- It includes all necessary forms, instructions, and a checklist to guide you through the process.
- Parties must agree on all issues of property and debts to use this package effectively.
- Notarization is required for legal validity of the signed documents.
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FAQ
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.
Your spouse will then have 20 days to file a response with the court. At this point, it will be in their best interest to finally respond to your filing; if they don't respond within 20 days, the court will rule it to be an uncontested divorce.
Alimony. Child Support. Distribution of Assets. Custody.
In a no-fault uncontested divorce, you will be avoiding a trial. Your divorce can also be a no-fault contested divorce, which is where you and your spouse cannot agree to the divorce terms.
An uncontested divorce is a divorce decree that neither party is fighting.Both agree to the divorce (if one person does not show up for the divorce proceedings it will also be seen as an agreement to the divorce)
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.
Step 1: Find out if you can get divorced in Massachusetts. Step 2: Write a separation agreement. Step 3: Fill out your paperwork. Step 4: File your paperwork and fees. Step 5: Attend a hearing.
A divorce can become contested after originally being uncontested. If spouses find it difficult to cooperate with one another during mediation sessions, they may be unable to finish the process. This can cause them to contest their divorce instead to have a judge make decisions for marital issues.
If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, you can file for a contested divorce.If your spouse doesn't respond or show up in court, the court can grant a default divorce, meaning that by default, you are given the divorce you want and the terms you asked for in your filing.