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IMPORTANT
NOTICE
The following is a list of available forms for
different types of cases. It is highly recommended that potential litigants
consider seeking the advice of an attorney before filing any of the forms below.
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General Forms (Updated 6/30/09)
 Motions and Proposed Orders (Updated 6/30/09)
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No: |
Type of Form |
Instructions |
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CJ-D
400 |
Motion - Revised July 2007 |
You
must use bonded paper. |
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Motion for Counsel fees Pendente Lite |
This form is used if you
are requesting an order for your spouse to help pay for an
attorney to represent you in your divorce action.
Instructions included in this form. |
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Proposed Order |
This
MUST be filed with all motions, except the Motion for
Alternate Service. Order MUST be printed on bonded,
acid-free paper. |
Probate (Currently
being updated)
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NO: |
Type of Form |
Instructions |
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Notice to Fiduciary |
Requirements of Fiduciaries under Chapter 215, Sec. 30B |
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CJ-P 26 |
Fiduciary Bond |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-P 1 |
Petition for Administration with/without
sureties |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 2 |
Petition for Probate of Will with/without
sureties |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 3 |
Probate of Will - Administration with the
Will Annexed - with-without Sureties |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 4 |
Administration De Bonis Non with will
annexed - with-without sureties |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 5 |
Administration De Bonis Non - with-without
sureties |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 6 |
Allowance of Foreign Will |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 7 |
Petition for Voluntary Administration |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. Second Page
MUST be printed on back of first page. |
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CJ-P 7A |
Petition for Voluntary Executor/Executrix |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. Second Page
MUST be printed on back of first page. |
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CJ-P 8 |
Special Administration |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 9 |
Public Administration |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 14B |
Affidavit of Notice to Devisees and
Legatees |
PLEASE DO NOT FILE UNTIL WILL IS ALLOWED. Use bonded, acid free
paper. |
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CJ-P 17 |
Appointment of Agent (For Probate Cases) |
This is required when a petitioner impounds his/her address.
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 21 |
General Assent |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 30 |
Account |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 68 |
Petition and Order to Render
Inventory/Account |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 120 |
Petition for Appointment of
Standby/Successor Guardian Proxy |
You should print the second page on the back of the first page
and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-P 148 |
Military Affidavit |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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A..C. 74 |
Resignation of Fiduciary |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second
page must be printed on the back of the first page and the
fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page. |
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A.C. 116 |
General Petition |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second
page must be printed on the back of the first page and the
fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page. |
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Petition for
Approval of Entertainment Contract for a Minor and Appointment
of a Limited Guardian |
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A.C. 73 |
Removal of Fiduciary
and Appointment of Successor |
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second
page must be printed on the back of the first page and the
fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page. |
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A.C. 71 |
Declination (Of
Trust) |
Form is required when a petitioner declines their appointment.
Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJD-118 |
Petition to correct a Birth Certificate
Revised July, 2007 |
To ask the Court to correct a Birth
Certificate, when the City/Town Clerk refuses to do so. Form must be printed
on bonded, acid free paper.
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Guardianship
for Mentally Retarded, Mental Illness, Physically Incapacitated or
Illness, Conservatorship,
and Guardianship
of Minors
Click here for more information for
Guardianships and Conservatorship forms
DOMESTIC RELATIONS
General
Complaints (Updated 6/30/09)
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NO: |
Type of Form |
Instructions |
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CJ-D 100
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Complaint for
Annulment |
Form to Annul a Marriage. This should be printed on bonded,
acid free paper. |
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CJ-D 101
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Complaint for
Divorce |
Form to use when filing for a Divorce. Form must be printed on
bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-D 101A
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Joint Petition for
Divorce |
Form to use when both parties agree to a Divorce. Form must be printed on
bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-D-101B
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Complaint for
Divorce 1B |
Form to use when filing for a Divorce. Form must be printed on
bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-D-102
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Complaint for
Separate Support |
Form to be used for Support of spouse and Minor Children. Must
be printed on bonded, acid-free paper |
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CJ-D 103
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Complaint for
Contempt |
Form to use when a party is ordered to do something and they
have not complied with the order or judgment. This should be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-D 104
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Complaint for
Modification |
Form to modify a judgment. This should be printed on bonded,
acid free paper. |
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CJ-D 105
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Complaint for
Grandparent Visitation |
Form to use for grandparent visitation. Please note there must
be an adjudication of the father if the parents of the child
were never married. Form must be printed on bonded, acid free
paper. |
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CJ-D 107
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Complaint for
Support |
Form for Support of Minor Children only. Must be printed on
bonded, acid-free paper. |
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CJ-D 310
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Complaint for
Judicial Review |
This should be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
Domestic
Relations (Updated 6/30/09)
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NO: |
Type of Form |
Instructions |
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3P85
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R-408 |
Statistic Record which must be filed in all Divorces or
Annulments |
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CJ-D 430
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Marriage without Delay - Marriage of Minor |
Form to be used for both the Marriage without Delay and for
Marriage of Minor. Form must be printed on bonded, acid free
paper. |
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CJ-D 304
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Child Support Guidelines
Information |
You must use
bonded, acid-free paper. |
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Child Support
Guidelines Chart |
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Child Support
Guidelines Worksheet |
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CJ-D 301S -1
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Financial Statement - Short Form |
Financial Statements must be filed in all cases where money is
an issue. Please note that you MUST print this Financial
Statement on bonded pink paper and the second page must be
printed on the back of the first page. |
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CJ-D 301L
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Long Form Financial Statement |
This MUST be printed on light purple paper, please check the
color graphics for the color. You should print the second pages
on the back of the first pages and use bonded, acid free paper.
This Form has a total of 8 pages. |
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CJ-D301 Schedule A
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Schedule A |
This MUST be printed on light purple paper, please check the
color graphics for the color. You should print the second page
on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper |
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CJ-D301 Schedule B
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Schedule B |
This MUST be printed on light purple paper, please check the
color graphics for the color. You should print the second page
on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper |
Paternity (7/23/09)
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NO: |
Type of Form |
Instructions and Use of Form |
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CJ-D 106
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Paternity Complaint - Revised July, 2007 |
You must file a separate
complaint for each child. Complaint for establishment of
paternity, support and custody of minor children. To be filed
in cases where the parents of the child are not married to each
other. This form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-D 109
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Complaint for Support, Custody and Visitation Revised
July, 2007 |
This is to be filed on cases
where paternity has been established, and the parents of the
child are not married to each other. You must file one
complaint for each child. This should be printed on bonded,
acid free paper. |
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Complaint for Paternity-In-Equity |
Form to use by Biological
Father when mother was married at time of child's birth and her
husband was named father on Birth Certificate. This form must be printed on
bonded, acid free paper and the second page MUST be printed on
the back of the first page. Refer to M.G.L. C. 215 Sec. 6. |
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OCAJ-1 TCR IV |
Affidavit Disclosing
Care and Custody Procedure |
Must be filed with all
petitions/complaints wherein custody is an issue |
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Page 2 Affidavit Disclosing Care
and Custody Procedure - Confidential Address |
Must be filed with the
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody if your address is to be
kept confidential |
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Public
Assistance Affidavit |
Must be filed with all
petitions/complaints regarding children |
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CJ-D 304
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Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
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Form must be printed on
bonded, acid-free paper. |
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Child Support Guidelines |
Informational |
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Child Support Chart |
Informational |
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CJ-D 301S |
Financial Statement Short Form - Revised July, 2007 |
Financial Statements
must be filed in all cases where money is an issue.
Please use this form if your income is under $75,000 per
year. (Go to specialized forms if your income is over
$75,000) This MUST be printed on bonded, acid free
paper. |
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CJ-D
301L |
Long Form Financial Statement Revised July, 2007 |
Financial Statements must be filed in all cases where
money is an issue. Please use this form if your
income is over $75,000 per year. (Go to general
forms if your income is under $75,000) This MUST be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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CJ-D301 Schedule A |
Schedule A Revised
July, 2007 |
To be
completed in addition to Financial Statement if you
receive self-employment or business income. Please
use bonded, acid free
paper |
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CJ-D301 Schedule B |
Schedule B Revised
July, 2007 |
To be
completed in addition to Financial Statement if you
receive rent from income producing property. Please
use bonded, acid free
paper |
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Stipulation for Voluntary Acknowledgement |
You should print the second
page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free
paper |
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Affidavit of Nonpaternity |
You should print the second
page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free
paper. |
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Statement of Information Required for
Amendment of Birth Record |
This form MUST be filed to add
or change the name of the father listed on the birth record.
The form MUST be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
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Affidavit of Filing a Certified Copy of Child Custody Judgment
Pursuant to M.G.L. C. 209B |
Must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. |
Adoption (Updated
7/1/09)
Change of Name
(Updated 7/1/09)
Sale of Real Estate (Updated 7-23-09)
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No |
Name of Form |
Instructions |
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AC-78 |
Sale of Real Estate Maintenance |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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AC-79 |
Sale of Real Estate Investment |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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AC-84 |
Sale of Personal Estate |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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AC-85 |
Sale Receipt of Personal Estate by Foreign
Fiduciary |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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CJ-P 75
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Sale of Real Estate Administrator-Executor
Debt, Legacies, Changes of Administration |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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CJ-P 76 |
Sale of Real Estate Administrator-Executor |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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CJ-P 82 |
Sale of Trust Estate |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
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CJ-P 143 |
Sale of Real Estate Foreign |
Form must be
printed on bonded, acid free paper. The second page must be
printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must
be printed on the back of the third page. |
Abuse Protection
These forms consist of multipurpose forms. You will
need to come into our Court for these forms.
For any additional questions on procedure,
please call 1-508-672-4669 or come into the Bristol County Probate
and Family Court, 21 Fr. DeValles Blvd, Fall River, MA 02723
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