Chapter 209B - MASSACHUSETTS CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT
- Section 209B:1 - Definitions
- Section 209B:2 - Child custody jurisdiction
- Section 209B:3 - Affidavits; contents; amendment; examination under oath; disclosure of addresses
- Section 209B:4 - Parties; joinder; service of process
- Section 209B:5 - Notice and opportunity to be heard; proper parties
- Section 209B:6 - Notice; nonresidents; proof of service
- Section 209B:7 - Jurisdiction; determination of appropriate forum; factors
- Section 209B:8 - Personal appearance before court; expenses
- Section 209B:9 - Testimony of witnesses outside state
- Section 209B:10 - Foreign courts; evidentiary hearings; transfer of information; orders to appear within state; expenses
- Section 209B:11 - Custody proceedings in foreign courts; evidentiary hearings within state; transfer of information; orders to appear in foreign court; expenses
- Section 209B:12 - Custody judgment of foreign state; filing within state; enforcement of judgment within state; expenses
- Section 209B:13 - Preservation of record; time; copies
- Section 209B:14 - International custody determinations; recognition