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Chapter 209b - Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act


  • Section 1 - Definitions
  • Section 2 - Jurisdiction
  • Section 3 - Affidavits; Contents; Amendment; Examination Under Oath; Disclosure of Addresses
  • Section 4 - Parties; Joinder; Service of Process
  • Section 5 - Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Proper Parties
  • Section 6 - Notice; Nonresidents; Proof of Service
  • Section 7 - Jurisdiction; Determination of Appropriate Forum; Factors
  • Section 8 - Personal Appearance Before Court; Expenses
  • Section 9 - Testimony of Witnesses Outside State
  • Section 10 - Foreign Courts; Evidentiary Hearings; Transfer of Information; Orders to Appear Within State; Expenses
  • Section 11 - Custody Proceedings in Foreign Courts; Evidentiary Hearings Within State; Transfer of Information; Orders to Appear in Foreign Court; Expenses
  • Section 12 - Custody Judgment of Foreign State; Filing Within State; Enforcement of Judgment Within State; Expenses
  • Section 13 - Preservation of Record; Time; Copies
  • Section 14 - International Custody Determinations; Recognition
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