Massachusetts H1710 amends shared parenting laws in divorce cases, emphasizing shared custody unless specific harm is found.
Massachusetts H1710 modifies shared parenting laws in divorce cases, emphasizing shared custody unless specific harm is found. It presumes shared legal and physical custody unless emergency, abuse, or neglect is present. The court must consider relevant facts, including cooperation history and substance abuse, when determining custody. If shared custody is ordered despite a restraining order, the court must provide written findings. The bill also mandates child support orders when shared physical custody is ordered.
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