1B Divorce: A Checklist

A checklist of documents when filing a 1B divorce. See MGL 208 Sec. 1B. 

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  1. Complaint For Divorce

    2. 1. Complaint For Divorce

    https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/01/cjd101b.pdf

  2. Certified Copy Of Marriage Certificate, With Translation, If Necessary

    3. 2. Certified Copy Of Marriage Certificate, With Translation, If Necessary

  3. Military Affidavit

    4. 3. Military Affidavit

    https://www.mass.gov/service-details/instructions-military-affidavit-court-form

  4. Statistical Report (R-408)

    5. 4. Statistical Report (R-408)

    https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/01/r408.pdf

  5. * Affidavit Of Care Or Custody Proceedings, If there are minor children

    6. 5. * Affidavit Of Care Or Custody Proceedings, If there are minor children

    https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/01/ocaj-aff-care-custody.pdf

  6. * Public Assistance Affidavit, If there are minor child

    7. 6. * Public Assistance Affidavit, If there are minor child

    https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/01/ocaj-aff-care-custody.pdf

  7. Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) If applicable

    8. 7. Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) If applicable