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Part II - Real and Personal...
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Title III - Domestic Relations
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Chapter 209b - Massachusetts Child Custody Juri...
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