Divorce Resources for Nantucket County

Massachusetts

Divorce law information and resources for Nantucket County — serving 14,065 residents.

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Key Facts

Divorce in Nantucket County: Key Facts

Filing fee (Massachusetts): $200
Residency requirement: 12 months
Grounds: No-fault and fault-based
Property division: Equitable distribution
Population: 14,065

Filing rules and fees are set by Massachusetts law and apply throughout Nantucket County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Massachusetts divorce guide.

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Nantucket County Divorce FAQs

What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Massachusetts?

At least one spouse must have lived in Massachusetts for 12 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by state law and applies throughout the state, including Nantucket County.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Nantucket County?

The court filing fee for a divorce in Massachusetts is $200. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts is about $4,000 (2022 data).

Does Massachusetts allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. Massachusetts allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.

How is property divided in a Massachusetts divorce?

Massachusetts uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.

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