Resources

Massachusetts & Rhode Island Divorce Law

Child Support Worksheet Calculator (Massachusetts Department of Revenue Website) *Use this worksheet to calculate the presumptive amount of child support to be ordered by the Court. Child Support Guidelines (Massachusetts Department of Revenue Website) *Click here for a Press Release, Child Support Guidelines, Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, and Child Support Guidelines Task Force Report and Minority Report. Financial Statement (Short Form) * If your Gross Income (before taxes & deductions) is less than $75,000/yr, the Court requires you to complete and file the Financial Statement (Short Form) if you are the Plaintiff, Defendant, or Petitioner in a Divorce, Separate Support, Paternity, Modification or Contempt case or any other case involving alimony, child support or division of property. If you are self employed, you must also complete schedule A. If you own any rental property, you must also complete schedule B. Financial Statement (Long Form) * If your Gross Income (before taxes & deductions) is more than $75,000/yr, the Court requires you to complete and file the Financial Statement (Short Form) if you are the Plaintiff, Defendant, or Petitioner in a Divorce, Separate Support, Paternity, Modification or Contempt case or any other case involving alimony, child support or division of property. If you are self employed, you must also complete schedule A. If you own any rental property, you must also complete schedule B. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Website * You will find the latest Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Press Releases, Court Forms, and Information Pamphlets.* Addresses of Probate and Family Courthouses by County* Before Going Into Court Pamphlet – 10 helpful tips in how to conduct yourself in court. * Approved Parent Education Programs – All parents that have minor children are required to attend an “Approved Parent Education” program that lasts 2 1/2 hours over 2 sessions. * Planning for Shared Parenting – A Guide for Parents Living Apart. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court “Forms Page” Website * The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family court is providing fillable and self calculating forms on-line as a free service to the public. The court urges you to consult with an attorney before attempting to complete any forms as there are consequences in signing these forms. In addition, some forms need to be signed in front of a notary public. Full-text books you can read for free online: ABA Family Legal Guide ABA Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families