Understanding Probate

The Probate and Family Court in Plymouth County, Massachusetts generally deals with cases regarding family issues. These cases include, but are not limited to: adoption, divorce, separation, separate support, probate of estates, will filing, adjudicating a father, child support, guardianships, abuse, and equity matters.

Below are the Departments within our Court. Click on the Department to see what type of cases are included.

	Domestic Relations Department
	Probate Department
	Paternity Department
	Equity Department
	Change of Name Department
	Adoption Department
	Abuse Prevention Department
	Trial Department

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