Uncontested Divorce in Massachusetts
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Massachusetts. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Massachusetts
The facts that shape a Massachusetts divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Probate and Family Court
Residency requirement
One spouse must currently live in Massachusetts if the grounds for the divorce arose there, or must have lived in the state for at least one year if the grounds arose elsewhere.
Court filing fee
$215 — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
About 120 days total for a joint-petition (1A) case: a Judgment of Divorce Nisi issues roughly 30 days after the uncontested hearing, then the divorce becomes final (absolute) 90 days after that.
Grounds
Massachusetts allows no-fault divorce on the ground of an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, which both spouses can affirm together in a joint petition.
Typical timeline
About 120 days minimum from the uncontested hearing to a final, absolute divorce; most joint-petition cases finalize in 4 to 6 months overall, including time to prepare and file.
Fee waiver
Fee waivers are available by filing an Affidavit of Indigency.
Common Massachusetts Divorce Forms
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