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Different Types of Divorce Records and What They're Used For
There are different types of divorce documents. Know which one will best suit your purpose before you request one.
For example, you may need a certified divorce record to adopt a child and only a photocopy of a divorce decree to apply for social security. By taking a look at what is offered in Massachusetts, you will get a feel for the different documents and what they are used for. Here are five different types of divorce documents you may obtain in the state of Massachusetts:
- You can simply verify the existence of a divorce complaint file. A researcher can tell you whether or not a divorce complaint was found and the year the divorce was filed. However, you may not find out if the divorce was final.
- A photocopy of a divorce decree. This is a copy of an actual divorce decree and contains the specific month, day and year the divorce was final. This is a photocopy that cannot be used for legal purposes, such as applying for social security or getting remarried.
- A photocopy of a divorce decree and divorce agreement. This decree contains the specific month, day and year the divorce was final, as well as details of the separation agreement such as alimony, insurance, custody, visitation, property ownership and child support.
- A certified copy of a divorce record and the "Certificate of Absolute" (or the NISI). This decree contains the specific month, day and year the divorce was final and can be used for most legal purposes such as applying for social security, getting remarried, adopting children and applying for citizenship.
- A certified copy of a divorce record, the "Certificate of Absolute," and a photocopy of the divorce agreement. This document has an official raised court seal. This decree contains the specific month, day and year the divorce was final and can be used for most legal purposes such as applying for social security, getting remarried, adopting children and applying for citizenship. It also includes details of the separation agreement such as alimony, insurance, custody, visitation, property ownership and child support.
These documents in Massachusetts will cost you anywhere from $35 to $100 to obtain. And you must fill out an online form. They are physically retrieved by state workers. Locate the state you want to search for divorce records in to find out what type of records are offered, the cost and the procedure you must go through to retrieve them.
When using Internet companies, beware that some will not be able to get you a certified divorce record. Some Web sites, such as www.privateeye.com, are upfront about it and say they are only able to search for reference material and not official divorce certificates. If you are unsure, contact someone at the company to verify exactly what you are able to obtain from them before hiring them.
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