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While you can't undo divorce decrees in MA except under very specific and technical circumstances, certain aspects of divorce judgments may be modified if circumstances warrant. Property division is always final in a divorce, but issues relating to children are always open to modification.

In most divorce cases in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a finalized order cannot be reopened. If there is proof that an order was agreed to under duress request to reopen a divorce case may be filed if it can be proven that fraud, duress or other misconduct present.

The filing fee for small claims of $500 and under is $40. The filing fee for claims of $501 to $2000 is $50. The filing fee for claims of $2001 to $5000 is $100. The filing fee for claims of $5001 to $7000 is $150.

Filing your claim To file suit, you must fill out a Statement of Claim and Notice form. Get this from the Small Claims Clerk in your district. Your claim may be filed in person or by mail. However, when the papers are sent by mail to the clerk, the action is not commenced until the papers are actually received.

The easiest way to seek a modification of orders is for both parties to agree on the proposed change. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, and one party really wants a modification, the matter heads to court. The person requesting the change(s) must petition the court to reopen the case.

One parent can ask for a change (called a modification) in custody or parenting time, or if both parents agree on the change, they can request the change together. If only one person wants to change a judgment on custody or parenting time, file: The Complaint for Modification (CJD 104).