Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, § 8 (2026)

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Section 8. Actions for divorce in the probate courts shall be commenced in accordance with the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to domestic relations procedure.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1972–1974 · leading case: Fiorentino v. Prob. Court, 310 N.E.2d 112 (Mass. 1974).

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Fiorentino v. Prob. Court, 310 N.E.2d 112 (Mass. 1974). · cites it 2× “In addition, there is no reason to believe that it would become any less difficult for him after two years have passed.”

Peace v. Peace, 288 N.E.2d 602 (Mass. 1972). “See G. L. c. 208, § 8, and Rules 41, 41A and 42 of the Probate Courts (1959, Rule 41A adopted 1972).”

Yorke v. Yorke, 310 N.E.2d 612 (Mass. App. Ct. 1974). “G. L. c. 208, § 8. On November 12, 1969, Pamela instituted divorce proceedings against Raymond in Nevada.”

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