What is “venue,” and what is the proper venue for a divorce case or which court do I file a Massachusetts divorce?
“Venue” refers to the proper local court to file a divorce case. In Massachusetts, divorces are filed in the Probate and Family Court. The proper venue for a divorce action is the county of the parties’ last residence as husband and wife. If neither spouse still lives in the county of the last marital domicile, the divorce may be filed in the county where either party resides.
Related Questions
- Should a party involved in a Superior Court case wait to file an appeal until his/her complaint against a Superior Court judge is resolved?
- Does Family Court have the forms I need to file a case for divorce, separate maintenance, child custody or adoptions?
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