Massachusetts H1887 amends custody determinations to streamline court processes.
Massachusetts H1887 amends Chapter 119 of the General Laws to enhance efficiency in custody determinations. It mandates that when permanent legal custody is transferred to a parent, the court must decide whether to terminate jurisdiction in the juvenile proceeding. The court must also file the order in an existing civil action or initiate a new one if none exists. This order resolves any pending custody claims and modifies previous custody orders. The bill also waives civil filing fees unless the court orders otherwise.
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