The Massachusetts Joint Petition for Divorce is a legal document used by married couples to initiate the divorce process in the state. This form is typically used when both parties agree to the divorce and the terms of the divorce, such as property division, alimony, and child custody and support. It is also used when both parties can agree on all aspects of the divorce without the need for court intervention. There are two types of Massachusetts Joint Petition for Divorce: Uncontested Divorce and Contested Divorce. An Uncontested Divorce is filed when both parties agree on all aspects of the divorce. The parties must complete the form and submit it to the court. The court will then review the form and issue the final decree of divorce. A Contested Divorce is filed when the parties are unable to agree on certain aspects of the divorce. In this case, the court will require both parties to attend a trial before a judge who will decide the terms of the divorce. No matter which type of Massachusetts Joint Petition for Divorce is used, both parties must sign the form and submit it to the court before the divorce can be finalized.