EVENTS OF INTEREST
PFC Standing Order 1-26, effective June 1, 2026: Standing Order 1-26 was issued May 15, 2026, effective June 1, 2026 (Supersedes Probate and Family Court Standing Order 2-23), which appears like it to have significant impact on remote hearings. Please read here:
https://www.mass.gov/probate-and-family-court-rules/probate-and-family-court-standing-order-1-26-in-person-and-remote-hearings
PFC Text Notifications: For those of you who (like me) were not aware, any party may opt-in to receive text reminders to their cell phone four (4) days and one (1) day before the date of their upcoming Court events. The opt-ins are only for parties at this time - this service is not available for attorneys.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/probate-and-family-court-ereminder-notifications-for-court-events
Update: PFC Uniform Guide to Court Filings: The Probate and Family Court Uniform Guide to Court Filings has been updated. The guide shows what is required for filing a new case, as well as a subsequent action.
https://www.mass.gov/probate-and-family-court-rules/probate-and-family-court-standing-order-1-26-in-person-and-remote-hearings
PFC Text Notifications: For those of you who (like me) were not aware, any party may opt-in to receive text reminders to their cell phone four (4) days and one (1) day before the date of their upcoming Court events. The opt-ins are only for parties at this time - this service is not available for attorneys.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/probate-and-family-court-ereminder-notifications-for-court-events
Update: PFC Uniform Guide to Court Filings: The Probate and Family Court Uniform Guide to Court Filings has been updated. The guide shows what is required for filing a new case, as well as a subsequent action.