Massachusetts H1711 modifies child custody and parenting time orders when a parent is on active military duty.
Massachusetts H1711 amends child custody laws to accommodate parents on active military duty. It allows courts to hold expedited hearings and permit electronic testimony when a parent is deployed. The bill also enables courts to issue temporary custody orders during military absences and delegate parenting time to family members to ensure continued contact with the child. Additionally, it prevents a parent's military duty from being considered in modifying custody or parenting time orders.
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