Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

File a divorce action, serve the complaint and summons on him, and prosecute the divorce in court. An alternative is that you can hire a lawyer. You don't need his cooperation to get a divorce. You only need his cooperation to get a divorce easily.

You do not need his cooperation. You can file for divorce yourself, or hire an attorney to represent you.

Retain an attorney to file a Complaint for Divorce in the Court. Good Luck

I'm sorry to hear that your marriage has broken down.

If the parties can agree to obtain a divorce, and are capable of agreeing on each and every term of their separation, they can file for uncontested divorce. If not, either one of you can file a complaint for divorce and commence the process. The other spouse's permission or assent is not required.

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Go see an attorney and file a complaint for divorce. You do not need his cooperation to get a divorce.