Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act

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Section
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Definitions

Section
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Jurisdiction

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Affidavits; Contents; Amendment; Examination Under Oath; Disclosure of Addresses

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Parties; Joinder; Service of Process

Section
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Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Proper Parties

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Notice; Nonresidents; Proof of Service

Section
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Jurisdiction; Determination of Appropriate Forum; Factors

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Personal Appearance Before Court; Expenses

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9

Testimony of Witnesses Outside State

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Foreign Courts; Evidentiary Hearings; Transfer of Information; Orders to Appear Within State; Expenses

Section
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Custody Proceedings in Foreign Courts; Evidentiary Hearings Within State; Transfer of Information; Orders to Appear in Foreign Court; Expenses

Section
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Custody Judgment of Foreign State; Filing Within State; Enforcement of Judgment Within State; Expenses

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Preservation of Record; Time; Copies

Section
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International Custody Determinations; Recognition