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GINA L. DEROSSI

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Go Directly to the types of forms by clicking on the link below, or just scroll down this page to view all forms available.  Please note that the Massachusetts Trial Court has created new revised forms for use in our Court.  Please click on the link below to see the list of new forms available from the Mass. Trial Court.  All other forms are provided here. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT 30 OF THE FOLLOWING COURT FORMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED AS OF JULY 2007. 

 

General Forms
 

Motions and Proposed Orders
 

Probate Forms
 

Guardianship Forms for Mentally Retarded, Mental Illness, Physically Incapacited or Illness Forms
 

Conservatorship Forms
 

General Complaints (Domestic Relations)
 

Domestic Relations Forms
 

Paternity Forms
 

Guardianship of Minor Forms
 

Adoption Forms
 

Change of Name Forms
 

Sale of Real Estate Forms
 

Abuse Protection

 
General Forms
NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
  Request for Assignment - For Pre-Trials Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Request for Assignment - For Uncontested Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Stipulation of the Parties Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page should be printed on the back of the first.  
CJ-P 126 Appearance Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CCF Uniform Counsel Certification Form  
  Public Assistance Affidavit  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Affidavit of Indigency Guidelines - applicable under G.L. c. 261,s.27A Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Request for Case Management Conference - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Instructions for Affidavit of Indigency - Revised July 2007 Instruction sheet
  Affidavit of Indigency - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Supplement to Affidavit of Indigency - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Inmate Affidavit of Indigency - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJD-99 Case Management Conference - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJD-118 Petition for Correction of Birth Record - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
Motion and Proposed Order
NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-D 400 Motion Form  - Revised July 2007  
  Proposed Order Form must accompany the Motion.  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page MUST BE PRINTED on the back of the first page

Probate 

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
  Notice to Fiduciary Requirements of Fiduciaries under Chapter 215, Sec. 30B
CJ-P 150 Information and Rights of Interested Parties You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 26 Fiduciary Bond Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
CJ-P 1 Petition for Administration with/without sureties You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 2 Petition for Probate of Will with/without sureties You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 3 Probate of Will - Administration with the Will Annexed - with-without Sureties You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 4 Administration De Bonis Non with will annexed - with-without sureties You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 5 Administration De Bonis Non - with-without sureties You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 6 Allowance of Foreign Will You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 7 Petition for Voluntary Administration Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  Second Page MUST be printed on back of first page.
CJ-P 7A Petition for Voluntary Executor/Executrix Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  Second Page MUST be printed on back of first page.
CJ-P 8 Special Administration You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 9 Public Administration You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 14B Affidavit of Notice to Devisees and Legatees PLEASE DO NOT FILE UNTIL WILL IS ALLOWED.  Use bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 17 Appointment of Agent (For Probate Cases) This is required when a petitioner impounds his/her address.  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 21 General Assent  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper 
CJ-P 30 Account You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 68 Petition and Order to Render Inventory/Account You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 120 Petition for Appointment of Standby/Successor Guardian Proxy You should print the second page on the back of the first page and use bonded, acid free paper
CJ-P 148 Military Affidavit Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  
A..C. 74 Resignation of Fiduciary Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 116 General Petition Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 73 Removal of Fiduciary and Appointment of Successor Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 71 Declination (Of Trust) Form is required when a petitioner declines their appointment.  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.

Guardianship for Mentally Retarded, Mental Illness, Physically Incapacitated or Illness

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
  Bulletin regarding new guardianship petition Informational

NEW!

 Probate and Family Court Announces New Medical Certificate Form Effective July 1, 2009  
NEW! Medical Certificate Guardianship or Conservatorship Effective July 1st, 2009  
NEW! Instructions to Clinicians  
NEW! Limitations to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Clinicians  
NEW! Limitations to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Judges, Attorneys, and Self-Represented Litigants  
NEW! General Information  
CJ-P 110 Guardianship of Person and Estate - Mental Illness - Mental Retardation - Physical Incapacity or Illness Form to file for as a Guardian of a person who is mentally ill, mentally retarded or physically incapacitated.  Form should be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page MUST be printed on the back of the first page.
CJ-P 112

NEW!!

 Medical Certificate - Guardianship Form must be filed within 30 days prior to the entry of a decree.  This form is filled out by a physician.  The physician's exam has to be given within 30 days of entry of a  decree.  Form should be printed on bonded, acid free paper, and the second page
CJ-P 26 Fiduciary Bond Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
CJ-P 148 Military Affidavit Form should be filed in all probate cases.  Form should be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 21 General Assent  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper 
CJ-P 113 Affidavit for Temporary Guardianship  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper and should be used in Temporary Guardianships of Mentally Ill or incapacitated persons.
CJ-P 118 Clinical Team Report - Guardianship  Form must be filled in by the Clinical Team.  Form should be printed on bonded, acide free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page.
A..C. 74 Resignation of Fiduciary Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 116 General Petition Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 73 Removal of Fiduciary and Appointment of Successor Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
     

Conservatorship

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-P 101 Conservatorship Petition Form must be filed to petition the court for Conservatorship.  Second Page must be printed on the back of the first page.  You must use bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 103NEW! Medical Certificate - Conservatorship Form must be filled out by a physician in Conservatorship cases.  Form should be printed on bonded, acid free paper, and the second page MUST be printed on the back of the first page.
CJ-P 118 Clinical Team Report - Guardianship  Form must be filled in by the Clinical Team.  Form should be printed on bonded, acide free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page.
CJ-P 26 Fiduciary Bond Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
CJ-P 148 Military Affidavit Form should be filed in all probate cases.  Form should be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 21 General Assent  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper 
     

Guardianship of Minors

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-P 11 Guardianship of a Minor Petition - Revised July 2007 To Petition the Court for Guardianship of a Minor(s).  Must be printed on bonded paper, acid free paper.
CJ-P 26 Fiduciary Bond Must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
  Public Assistance Affidavit  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 113 Affidavit for Temporary Guardianship  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper and should be used in Temporary Guardianships of Mentally Ill or incapacitated persons.
CJ-P 21 General Assent  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper 
CP-2 Request for Record Information Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
A.C. 116 General Petition Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 73 Removal of Fiduciary and Appointment of Successor Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A..C. 74 Resignation of Fiduciary Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 62 Shared Custody of Children Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 

General Complaints

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-D 310 Complaint for Judicial Review - Revised July 2007 This should be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  .
CJ-D 103 Complaint for Contempt - Revised July 2007 Form to use when a party is ordered to do something and they have not complied with the order or judgment.  This should be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
CJ-D 104 Complaint for Modification - Revised July 2007 Form to modify a judgment.  This should be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
CJ-D 100 Complaint for Annulment - Revised July 2007 Form to Annul a Marriage.  This should be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 
CJ-D 105 Complaint for Grandparent Visitation - Revised July 2007 Form to use for grandparent visitation.  Please note there must be an adjudication of the father if the parents of the child were never married.  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper. 

Domestic Relations 

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-D 101 Complaint for Divorce - Revised July 2007 Form to use when filing for a Divorce.   Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-D 101A Joint Petition for Divorce - Revised July 2007 Form to use when both parties agree to a Divorce.    Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-D 101B Complaint for Divorce Under G.L. c. 208, Sec. 1B - Revised July 2007 Form to use when filing for a Divorce. Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-D-102 Complaint for Separate Support - Revised July 2007 Form to be used for Support of spouse and Minor Children.  Must be printed on bonded, acid-free paper
CJ-D 114

Joint Petition for Modification for Child Support Judgment - Revised July 2007

 Form to be used when both parties agree to a modification of a Judgment.  Must be printed on bonded, acid-free paper.
R-408 R-408 - Revised July 2007 Statistic Record which must be filed in all Divorces or Annulments
CJ-D 430 Marriage without Delay - Marriage of Minor - Revised July 2007 Form to be used for both the Marriage without Delay and for Marriage of Minor.  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-D 107 Complaint for Support Pursuant to G.L. c. 209, Sec 32F - Revised July 2007 Form for Support of Minor Children only.  Must be printed on bonded, acid-free paper.
CJ-D 304 Petition for Grandparent visitation - Revised July 2007 You must use bonded, acid-free paper.
CJ-D 304 Child Support Guidelines Worksheet - Revised July 2007  You must use bonded, acid-free paper.
CJ-D 301S  

 

 Financial Statement - Short Form - Revised July 2007 Financial Statements must be filed in all cases where money is an issue and your annual income is under $75,000.00. 
CJ-D 301L Long Form Financial Statement - Revised July 2007 Financial Statements must be filed in all cases where money is an issue and your annual income is over $75,000.00. 
CJ-D301 Schedule A Schedule A - Revised July 2007 To be completed in addition to Financial Statement if you receive self-employment or business income.
CJ-D301 Schedule B Schedule B  - Revised July 2007 To be completed in addition to Financial Statement if you receive rent from income producing property.
CJ-D 400 Motion Form  - Revised July 2007  
CJ-D 114 Joint Petition for Modification of Child Support Judgment - Revised July 2007  
     

Paternity 

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
108/CSE-A-35 Stipulation for Voluntary Acknowledgement This Stipulation MUST be printed on yellow paper, and the SECOND page MUST BE printed on the back of the first page.  Parents MUST read and initial the second page before it can be accepted for filing.
CJ-D 106 Paternity Complaint - Revised July 2007 You must file a separate complaint for each child.  Complaint for establishment of paternity, support and custody of minor children.  To be filed in cases where the parents of the child are not married to each other.  This form must be printed on bonded,
CJ-D 109 Complaint for Support, Custody and Visitation - Revised July 2007 This is to be filed on cases where paternity has been established, and the parents of the child are not married to each other.  You must file one complaint for each child.  This should be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
  Public Assistance Affidavit  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-D 304 Child Support Guidelines Worksheet - Revised July 2007 You must use bonded, acid-free paper.
CJ-D 301S  

 

 Financial Statement - Short Form - Revised July 2007 Financial Statements must be filed in all cases where money is an issue and your annual income is under $75,000.00. 
CJ-D 301L Long Form Financial Statement - Revised July 2007 Financial Statements must be filed in all cases where money is an issue and your annual income is over $75,000.00. 
CJ-D301 Schedule A Schedule A - Revised July 2007 To be completed in addition to Financial Statement if you receive self-employment or business income.
CJ-D301 Schedule B Schedule B  - Revised July 2007 To be completed in addition to Financial Statement if you receive rent from income producing property.
  Statement of Information Required for Amendment of Birth Record Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.

Adoption 

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-P 85 Adoption Surrender  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 87 Petition for Adoption  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-P 96 Affidavit of Petitioner for Adoption  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJ-D 400 Sample Motion to Waive the Report of the Department of Social Services This is a Sample Motion to be completed on a Motion Form
OAS: 300 Federal & Central Registers of Missing Children Search Request Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CJD-118 Petition for Correction of Birth Record - Revised July 2007 Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CP-2 Request for Record Information Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.

Change of Name

NO: Type of Form Instructions
     
CJ-P 27 Petition for Change of Name - Revised July 2007 Petition to be used for name change.  Must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.
CP- 2 Request for Record Information This form must be filed with all Change of Names, Adoptions and Guardianship petitions.
CJ-P 21 General Assent  Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper 

 

Sale of Real Estate

 
NO: .pdf file size Type of Form Instructions
       
A.C. 84 26.73 KB Sale of Personal Estate - Guardian/Conservator Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 78 30.68 KB Sale of Personal Estate - Guardian/Conservator - Maintenance Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 79 29.54 KB Sale of Personal Estate - Guardian/Conservator - Investment Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
CJ-P 82 28.94 KB Sale of Trust Estate Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
CJ-J 76 30.92 KB Sale of Real Estate - Administrator/Executor Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
CJ-J 75 39.63 KB Sale of Real Estate -Debts, Legacies, Charges of Administration - Administrator/Executor Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
CJ-J 143 31.13 KB Sale of Real Estate - Foreign Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.
A.C. 85 38.33 KB Sale of Receipt of Personal Estate by Foreign Fiduciary Form must be printed on bonded, acid free paper.  The second page must be printed on the back of the first page and the fourth page must be printed on the back of the third page.

Abuse Protection

These forms consist of multipurpose forms.  You will need to come into our Court for these forms.  

For any additional questions on procedure, please call 1-508-824-4004 or come into the Bristol County Probate and Family Court, 11 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780.

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Revised: June 30, 2009 .