Massachusetts Divorce Laws
Below you will find links to certain information on the Massachusetts divorce laws. However, you must visit the official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the most current version of the section of the law you are interested in. We strongly encourage you to speak to an experienced attorney on all matters relating your divorce. We can be reached at (800) 719-4889 or by e-mail at admin@smlawgroup.com.
chapter 208, Section 1. Divorce; general provisions.
- chapter 208, Section 2. Confinement for crime.
- chapter 208, Section 3. Absence; presumption of death.
- chapter 208, Section 4. Domicile of parties.
- chapter 208, Section 5. Exceptions.
LIBELS FOR DIVORCE.
- chapter 208, Section 6. Libel for divorce; venue.
- chapter 208, Section 6B. Filing of action; statistical report.
- chapter 208, Section 8. Commencement of actions.
- chapter 208, Section 11. Ex parte hearing; allowance or denial of motion to insert name of third person.
- chapter 208, Section 12. Spouse's property; attachment.
- chapter 208, Section 13. Attachment; manner.
- chapter 208, Section 14. Attachments; laws applicable.
- chapter 208, Section 15. Mentally ill defendant; appointment and compensation of guardian.
- chapter 208, Section 16. Investigation of divorce case.
- chapter 208, Section 17. Pendency of action; allowance; alimony.
- chapter 208, Section 19. Pendency of action for divorce; custody of children.
- chapter 208, Section 20. Continuance of action; temporary separation.
- chapter 208, Section 20A. Judgment denying divorce; living apart for justifiable cause; authorization.
- chapter 208, Section 21. Divorce judgments; entry.
- chapter 208, Section 22. Desertion; proof.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- chapter 208, Section 23. Resumption of former name by woman.
- chapter 208, Section 24. Divorced parties; remarriage.
- chapter 208, Section 24A. Certificate of divorce; contents.
- chapter 208, Section 25. Divorce for adultery of wife; legitimacy of issue.</li>
- chapter 208, Section 27. Curtesy or dower after divorce.
- chapter 208, Section 28A. Temporary care, custody and maintenance of minor children.
- chapter 208, Section 29. Minor children; foreign divorces, care and custody.
- chapter 208, Section 30. Minor children; removal from commonwealth; prohibition.
- chapter 208, Section 31. Custody of children; shared custody plans.
- chapter 208, Section 32. Child; bringing before court; writ of habeas corpus.
- chapter 208, Section 33. Jurisdiction; procedure.
- chapter 208, Section 34A. Alimony judgment ordering conveyance; effect.
- chapter 208, Section 34B. Order to vacate marital home.
- chapter 208, Section 35. Alimony; enforcement.
- chapter 208, Section 36. Security for payment of alimony or support; enforcement of judgments or orders.
- chapter 208, Section 37. Alimony; revision of judgment.
- chapter 208, Section 38. Costs.
- chapter 208, Section 39. Foreign divorces; validity.
CRIMINAL PROVISIONS.
- chapter 208, Section 40. Cohabitation after divorce.
- chapter 208, Section 41. Personation.
- chapter 208, Section 42. Procurement of unlawful divorce.
- chapter 208, Section 43. Advertisement to procure divorce.
- chapter 208, Section 44. Certificate of divorce; unlawful issuance.
- chapter 208, Section 45. Criminal offenses; notice to district attorney.
STATISTICS OF DIVORCE.
- chapter 208, Section 46. Statistical reports; additional information.
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