GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 209B. MASSACHUSETTS CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT.

Chapter 209B, Section 1. Definitions.

Chapter 209B, Section 2. Child custody jurisdiction.

Chapter 209B, Section 3. Affidavits; contents; amendment; examination under oath; disclosure of addresses.

Chapter 209B, Section 4. Parties; joinder; service of process.

Chapter 209B, Section 5. Notice and opportunity to be heard; proper parties.

Chapter 209B, Section 6. Notice; nonresidents; proof of service.

Chapter 209B, Section 7. Jurisdiction; determination of appropriate forum; factors.

Chapter 209B, Section 8. Personal appearance before court; expenses.

Chapter 209B, Section 9. Testimony of witnesses outside state.

Chapter 209B, Section 10. Foreign courts; evidentiary hearings; transfer of information; orders to appear within state; expenses.

Chapter 209B, Section 11. Custody proceedings in foreign courts; evidentiary hearings within state; transfer of information; orders to appear in foreign court; expenses.

Chapter 209B, Section 12. Custody judgment of foreign state; filing within state; enforcement of judgment within state; expenses.

Chapter 209B, Section 13. Preservation of record; time; copies.

Chapter 209B, Section 14. International custody determinations; recognition.


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