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The following information provides resources for you during the divorce and family law mediation process. Featured are articles, blog posts, and videos by mediators and financial professionals, which are updated periodically. Also offered are links to informative pages regarding the court system, child support guidelines, court forms, and court locations.

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MCFM Family Mediation Journal, FMQ & MCFM News

MCFM Family Mediation Journal, FMQ & MCFM News

The MCFM Family Mediation Journal is the newest publication of MCFM following in a tradition of sharing information about the practice of family mediation in Massachusetts formerly presented in the Family Mediation Quarterly (“FMQ”) and before that, MCFM News.

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Helpful Links

Helpful Links

Links to Probate and Family Court information:

Probate and family court

General information about the Probate and Family Court system and information on how to obtain forms and file documents.

Court locations

Find the Court that covers your town/county.

Child support guidelines

Information on the child support guidelines and links to the worksheet for calculating child support.

Financial statement filing

Information on how to report financial information to the Court: Find out which financial statement form to file.

Parent education class

Probate and Family Court Standing Order 3-23: Co-parenting education course for married and unmarried parents. Check here for updates on class requirements. 

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