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Massachusetts _______________________________ Printed Name of Defendant 3 ___________________________ Signature of Plaintiff ___________________________________________ Printed Name of Plaintiff ___________________________________________ Signature of Defendant ____________ital Settlement Agreement. Signed and entered this ________ day of ____________, 20____. ___________________________________________ Presiding Judge Approved as to form and content: ________________rt of the parties' children shall be as set forth in said Marital Settlement Agreement; and 6. That the Plaintiff's / Defendant's name be restored to _____________________ as set forth in said Marand conditions of said Marital Settlement Agreement; 4. That alimony and maintenance shall be as set forth in said Marital Settlement Agreement; 2 5. That the custody, visitation, care, and suppoand conditions of said Marital Settlement Agreement, but that it shall survive this order; 3. That the parties' property and obligations shall be distributed and apportioned according to the terms ____, 20___,which is attached and incorporated by reference, are hereby approved and incorporated, merged into, and made part of this court order, and the parties are ordered to comply with all terms fendant is hereby dissolved and that they are hereby divorced; 2. That all of the terms and provisions of the Marital Settlement Agreement between the parties and dated the ______day of __________al Judgment, and right to appeal, but have not waived their rights to future modification of this Judgment. THE COURT ORDERS, ADJUDGES, AND DECREES: 1. That the marriage of the Plaintiff and the Deions contained in the Complaint are true; and 4. That the parties have voluntarily waived findings of fact, conclusions of law, a record of testimony, motion for a new trial, notice of entry of finncy requirements and prerequisites of law have been legally satisfied; 1 2. That this Court has personal jurisdiction of the parties and of the subject matter; 3. That all of the material allegatnce, Consent and Waiver duly filed and did not otherwise appear. The Court, having examined the verified pleadings and heard the evidence and being fully advised finds: 1. That all necessary residef ___________, 20___, a final hearing was held in this cause. The Plaintiff was present, in person. The Defendant waived issuance, service, and return of process and appeared generally by an Appearaf and _______________________, Defendant And in the interest of: _______________________ _______________________. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Case #: ____________ JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE On the _______ day o packet) or contact an attorney. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Trial Court, The Probate and Family Court Department, __________ Division In re: The Marriage of: _______________________, Plaintifl copy for dating and signature. If you have further questions regarding the use of this form or divorce in your state, visit you state's legislative site (a link is provided on the first page of this Judgment of Divorce form begins on the following page. Use it in conjunction with the statespecific information supplied with this packet. Fill out the requested information and then print out a finand content: ______________________________ Mary Ellen Smith, Petitioner ______________________________ John William Smith, Respondent Sample Final Judgment of Divorce 3 Judgment of Divorce Form The to Mary Ellen Carter as set forth in said Marital Settlement Agreement. Signed and entered this 6th day of July, 2004 ________________________________________ Presiding Judge Approved as to form aof Divorce 2 5. That the custody, visitation, care, and support of the parties' children shall be as set forth in said Marital Settlement Agreement; and 6. That the Petitioner's name be restoredshall be distributed according to the terms of said Marital Settlement Agreement; 4. That alimony and maintenance shall be as set forth in said Marital Settlement Agreement; Sample Final Judgment t order, and the parties are ordered to comply with all terms and conditions of said Marital Settlement Agreement, but that it shall survive this order; 3. That the party's property and obligations ettlement Agreement between the parties, dated the 1st day of May, 2004, which is attached and incorporated by reference, are hereby approved and incorporated, merged into, and made part of this cour 1. That the marriage of the Petitioner Mary Ellen Smith and the John William Smith is hereby dissolved and that they are hereby divorced; 2. That all of the terms and provisions of the Marital Sony, motion for a new trial, notice of entry of final Judgment, and right to appeal, but have not waived their rights to future modification of this Judgment. THE COURT ORDERS, ADJUDGES, AND DECREES:ent of Divorce 3. That all of the material allegations contained in the Petition are true; and 4. That the parties have voluntarily waived findings of fact, conclusions of law, a record of testiml necessary residency requirements and prerequisites of law have been legally satisfied; 2. That this Court has personal jurisdiction of the parties and of the subject matter; 1 Sample Final Judgmrance, Consent and Waiver duly filed and did not otherwise appear. The Court, having examined the verified pleadings and heard the evidence and being fully advised in the premises finds: 1. That als held in this cause. The Petitioner, Mary Ellen Smith, was present, in person. The Respondent, John William Smith, waived issuance, service, and return of process and appeared generally by an AppeaJohn William Smith, Respondent And in the interest of: Alice Mary Smith and James John Smith ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Case #: ABC123 JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE On the 6th day of July, 2004, a final hearing wastructions when completing your Judgment of Divorce. Sample Judgment of Divorce In the Circuit Court for Washington County, State of Superior In re: The Marriage of: Mary Ellen Smith, Petitioner and Washington, in the fictional State of Superior. Please keep in mind that this is a general sample, and it may differ from the form and language used in your state. Please follow your state specific iney filed a Marital Settlement Agreement on May 1, 2004, and their hearing for divorce is calendared for July 6, 2004. The parties live in the fictional town of Centerville, in the fictional County of Judgment of Divorce should look like. For the purposes of preparing this sample agreement, a fictional family was used. Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith is the wife and Mr. John William Smith is the husband. Thgins on the following page. It has been assembled using the Judgment of Divorce Form and instructions included in this kit. By reviewing this sample agreement, you will be able to see what a completed state laws. http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/DIV/SLD/DIV-DIGEST.rtf Instructions ­ Final Judgment of Divorce 3 Judgment of Divorce Sample Information A complete sample Judgment of Divorce be Digest for Divorce Law, which includes information regarding your state's divorce laws and procedure. Use this information to ensure that your Judgment of Divorce is in compliance with all applicable Every effort has been made to assure that the information contained in this section is accurate and complete; however, laws are subject to constant change. Follow the link below to our free State Lawied Judgment for the Judge's signature. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Instructions ­ Final Judgment of Divorce 2 STATE LAW These instructions provide general guidance on completing your Judgment of Divorce. Judge's entries. In the rare case the Judge changes the terms of the divorce, he or she will instruct you on what changes you need to make. Follow these instructions carefully, and resubmit the modifte spaces beneath the signature lines. The Judge will insert the date the decree is entered, and sign the Judgment, making the divorce final. Do not insert a date or name in the space provided for thees provided at the bottom of the second page. The Party who filed for divorce is the Plaintiff, and the responding party is the Defendant. Insert your name and the name of your spouse in the approprias, and Decrees." Remove ONLY the paragraph numbered six (6), and check for continuity of numbering of the remaining paragraphs. Both you and your spouse should sign the Judgment for Divorce on the linllen Carter as set forth in said Marital Settlement Agreement." If neither the last name of you nor your spouse will change, remove paragraph six (6) from the section titled "The Court Orders, Adjudge" (Mary filed for divorce, and is therefore the plaintiff) and insert "Mary Ellen Carter" in the blank provided. The completed paragraph six will read: "That the Plaintiff's name be restored to Mary Eame. For example: Mary Smith filed for divorce from her spouse, John Smith. Mary wishes that her name to revert to her maiden name, Carter. In paragraph six (6), Mary will remove the word "Defendant'sand is referenced in your Marital Settlement Agreement), in paragraph six (6) insert the new full name of the spouse, and remove from the paragraph the title of the spouse whose name will remain the secrees." Remove ONLY the paragraph numbered five (5), and check for continuity of numbering of the remaining paragraphs. If the last name of you or your spouse will change as a result of the divorce (lude a copy of your Marital Settlement Agreement with this Judgment. If you and your spouse have no minor children, remove paragraph five (5) from the section titled "The Court Orders, Adjudges, and Dgraph two of the section titled "The Court Orders, Adjudges, and Decrees," fill in the date of your Marital Settlement Agreement was dated. For example: "On the First day of May, 2004." Be sure to incf the language unless instructed to do so. 5. In the blanks on the line following "Judgment of Divorce" fill in the date of your divorce hearing. For example: "On the Sixth day of July, 2004." In para Judgment of Divorce 1 BODY The remainder of the document includes the actual language that the judge will use to make your divorce final. Carefully follow these instructions and do not change any oitial complaint for divorce with the court clerk, your case will be assigned a case number. Insert that number in the space provided on the right side of the caption. 2. 3. 4. Instructions ­ Finalrest of" and insert the name(s) of your minor child or children on the lines provided. If you have no minor children, remove this language and the blank lines from your document. When you file your insking for divorce on the line above "plaintiff" and insert the name of the other spouse on the line above "defendant." If you and your spouse have minor children, include the language "and in the inteent. 1. Fill in the blank following "In the Circuit Court for" with the name of the county in which you filed for divorce. In the section below "In re: The Marriage of" insert the name of the spouse a "Judgment for Divorce") is called the caption. The caption includes information vital to the proper filing and recordkeeping of your action, so be very careful when completing this part of your documhe time of your hearing. Your judgment must then be modified and resubmitted to the court clerk for the judge's signature. CAPTION The portion of court documents above the title (here, above the linemount of child support may be increased or decreased by the judge. If this happens, the judge will orally inform you of such a change during your hearing. Any such changes must be noted carefully at till sign this document at the close of your court hearing. Although it is unlikely, there is a possibility that the judge may make some changes in the final version of the judgment. For example, the acontested divorce proceeding which is based on a written and signed marital settlement agreement (as yours will be), a pre-prepared final judgment is common. In the vast majority of cases, the judge we requested in the last section of your Complaint/Petition for Divorce. Although the judge will not sign this document until the end of your divorce hearing, it should be prepared in advance. In an un be very careful and take your time. It must be prepared to reflect exactly what you and your spouse have agreed upon in your Marital Settlement Agreement. It should also parallel exactly what you havs. a comprehensive set of instructions; a completed a sample Judgment of Divorce for your reference. Instructions Judgment of Divorce Massachusetts GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: As you prepare this document,y, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of these materials. 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In addition to a Judgment of Divorce form, this kit also includes: i) ii) Disclaimer No Attorney-Client relationship is created by use of these materials. FindLegalForms, Inc. actual terms of the divorce, and provides for important matters such as the changing of a former spouse's last name, and the terms of child custody, and division of property as detailed in the Maritae. The caption identifies the involved parties. The overview of the Judgment contains the procedural details required before a Judge will preside over the divorce. The Decree of the court contains thehat your marriage is officially over. The document contains the caption identifying the case and the parties, an overview of the Judgment, and the Decree of the court regarding the terms of the divorcInformation Judgment of Divorce Massachusetts Provided under agreement with copyright holder, © Nova Publishing Company 2004 The Judgment of Divorce is the legally binding court order that declares t Massachusetts