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Mass. General Laws c.207 § 27

Intention of marriage; adopted persons

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Amended by St.2022, c.126, § 84, effective July 1, 2022.

Section 27

A party to an intended marriage who has been legally adopted shall, in the notice of intention thereof, give the names of his parents by adoption; and the names of his parents may also be added. 

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Last updated: July 28, 2022

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