Massachusetts · Divorce and family law
Massachusetts child-relocation and removal proceedings
General information about Massachusetts child-relocation, removal, custody, parenting-time, and interstate-jurisdiction proceedings.
Overview
Governing materials
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 208, section 30 addresses removal of a minor child of divorced parents from the Commonwealth in specified circumstances. G.L. c. 208, § 30.
Massachusetts court materials collect statutes and decisions concerning custody, parenting time, removal, and interstate jurisdiction. Massachusetts law about child custody and parenting time.
Court and agency record
Common record categories
- Custody judgments and parenting plans
- Proposed schedules and relocation information
- School, employment, housing, and travel records
- Motions, affidavits, reports, and findings
Primary references
Official sources
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