# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 3: Causes for divorce; absence; presumption of death

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 3
- **Heading:** Causes for divorce; absence; presumption of death
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 208 / Section 3

## Text

Section 3. A divorce may be adjudged for any of the causes allowed by sections one, one B, or two although the defendant has been continuously absent for such time and under such circumstances as would raise a presumption of death.

Section 3. A divorce may be adjudged for any of the causes allowed by sections one, one B, or two although the defendant has been continuously absent for such time and under such circumstances as would raise a presumption of death.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 1 Causes for divorce; general provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 1A Causes for divorce; irretrievable breakdown of marriage; commencement of action; complaint accompanied by statement and dissolution agreement; procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S1A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 1B Causes for divorce; irretrievable breakdown of marriage; commencement of action; waiting period; unaccompanied complaint; procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S1B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 2 Causes for divorce; confinement for crime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 3 Causes for divorce; absence; presumption of death](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 4 Causes for divorce; domicile of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 5 Causes for divorce; exceptions to Sec. 4](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 6 Venue of libel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 6B Filing of action; statistical report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S6B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 8 Commencement of actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 11 Ex parte hearing; allowance or denial of motion to insert name of third person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 12 Libels for divorce; spouse's property; attachment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 13 Libels for divorce; attachment; manner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S13.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 14 Libels for divorce; attachments; laws applicable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TIII_C208_S14.md)

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