Joint Petition for Divorce Pursuant to G.L.c. 208, § 1A

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Joint Petition for Divorce Pursuant to G.L.c. 208, § 1A is a Massachusetts Probate and Family Court form used by two petitioners seeking a divorce. It records marriage and cohabitation facts, identifies any minor or dependent children, and certifies that no prior related actions have been filed except those disclosed. The petition also states that an irretrievable breakdown occurred, and requests specific court actions, including granting the divorce and addressing notarized separation agreements and potential name changes for each petitioner.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

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Pages1

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Petition and marriage facts

Prior actions certification

Irretrievable breakdown statement

Court requests and agreements

Separation agreement options

Name change requests

Signatures and date

FAQs

What information does the joint petition require about the marriage?

It requires the date and location of the lawful marriage, when the parties last lived together, and related identifying information for each petitioner.

How does the form address minor or dependent children?

It includes a section to list each minor or dependent child of the marriage, along with the child’s name and date of birth.

What does the form request the court to do regarding the separation agreement?

It allows the petitioners to request the court grant a divorce and either approve the notarized separation agreement, incorporate and merge it, or incorporate it without merging so it survives as an independent contract.

Sep 19, 2026

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