Massachusetts · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Massachusetts divorce forms and filing fees

The paperwork side of a divorce in Massachusetts: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver, which court to file in and e-filing.

In short

What it costs to file in Massachusetts: $215 to file a complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee + $15 surcharge) (Probate and Family Court filing fees page). If you can't pay: If you can't afford the fees, file an Affidavit of Indigency to ask the court to waive fees and costs (see the court's 1B divorce page: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-a-no-fault-1b-divorce).

Filing fee
$215
E-filing
Yes
Court
Probate and Family Court in the county where you last lived together (if one of you still lives there) or where either of you lives

Official divorce forms for Massachusetts

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Massachusetts.

Filing fee in Massachusetts

$215 to file a complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee + $15 surcharge) (Probate and Family Court filing fees page).

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Massachusetts

If you can't afford the fees, file an Affidavit of Indigency to ask the court to waive fees and costs (see the court's 1B divorce page: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-a-no-fault-1b-divorce).

Where and how to file

Court
Probate and Family Court in the county where you last lived together (if one of you still lives there) or where either of you lives
E-filing
Yes. The Probate and Family Court accepts e-filing for many filings: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/efiling-in-the-probate-and-family-court

Filing your divorce papers in Massachusetts, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Massachusetts courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Probate and Family Court in the county where you last lived together (if one of you still lives there) or where either of you lives.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $215 to file a complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee + $15 surcharge) (Probate and Family Court filing fees page).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    If you can't afford the fees, file an Affidavit of Indigency to ask the court to waive fees and costs (see the court's 1B divorce page: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-a-no-fault-1b-divorce).

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. The Probate and Family Court accepts e-filing for many filings: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/efiling-in-the-probate-and-family-court.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Massachusetts

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Massachusetts?

$215 to file a complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee + $15 surcharge) (Probate and Family Court filing fees page).

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Massachusetts?

If you can't afford the fees, file an Affidavit of Indigency to ask the court to waive fees and costs (see the court's 1B divorce page: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-a-no-fault-1b-divorce).

Where can I get official divorce forms for Massachusetts?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Massachusetts courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Massachusetts courts).

Can I file divorce papers online in Massachusetts?

Yes. The Probate and Family Court accepts e-filing for many filings: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/efiling-in-the-probate-and-family-court

Which court handles divorce in Massachusetts?

Probate and Family Court in the county where you last lived together (if one of you still lives there) or where either of you lives

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.