Massachusetts divorce online

Do you qualify for Massachusetts divorce online?

Do you have information on the current location of your spouse?

Yes

No

Are you and your spouse in agreement regarding all aspects (this may include property and debt distribution, child support and custody)?

Yes

No

Check your eligibility

Residency Requirements

There are no residency requirements for filing a divorce in the state of Massachusetts. If the reason for divorce happened outside of the state, the filing party must be a resident for at least 12 months.

Reasons for Divorce in Massachusetts

The legal no-fault ground for divorce in this state is an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Fault grounds for divorce that are recognized by courts are as follows: adultery, impotence, incarceration for more than 5 years, desertion, and intentional abandonment for a year. If you file under a fault ground, the divorce process may be more complicated and expensive.

Parenting Issues

Massachusetts courts keep the rights of parents equal to the emotional state and well-being of the child while making a decision associated with care, granted there is no unlawfulness on either parent’s part. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement, the court will decide for them upon consideration.

Child Custody

Massachusetts child support guidelines practically cover everything, unless there is an unusual occurrence. The support calculation will depend on the child's related expenses, and the income of both parents is taken into consideration upon calculation.

Support normally continues until the child reaches the age of 18, or may be extended till high school graduation.

Venue

Actions for divorce are carried out in the Probate and Family Court where either spouse is residing at the time of the petition.

Filing Fees

Remember to ask your county’s court officer about filing fees, since our fee excludes court filing fees — which differ from county to county.