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This interview is the home base from which to initiate a 1A divorce.

Data mapping dictionary updated 6/10/26 and updated 7/7/26 information about spouse attributes

Project Overview

Interview generates:

  • Joint petition (CJ-D 101A)
  • Record of absolute divorce (R408) and
  • Affidavit of irretrievable breakdown

Or

  • Motion to convert from 1B to 1A

Interviews needed if children:

  • Child care or custody disclosure (w/supplement for 5-9 children)
  • Child support guidelines worksheet (CJD-304)
  • Findings and Determnations for Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (CJD 305) *court wants for all cases with children starting 2026

Additional filings:

  • Certified copy of marriage certificate (upload) (or motion to file late )

These forms are not required at initial filing but may need to be filed before hearing can be assigned date or occur

  • Financial statement (per u in users, u=2)
  • Separation Agreement
  • Affidavit of indigency (per u_indigent in users )
  • Motion for temporary orders (if needed)
    • supporting affidavit
    • Proposed Order

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A docassemble interview to prepare and file papers to initiate a joint 1A divorce petition in Massachusetts.

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