Massachusetts H1963 amends child custody laws to accommodate military service members.
Massachusetts H1963 modifies child custody laws to better accommodate parents who are military service members. The bill ensures that a service member's deployment, mobilization, or temporary duty does not negatively impact their custody or visitation rights. Courts may hold expedited hearings or allow testimony via electronic means to accommodate these service members. Additionally, a service member's absence due to military duty will not be considered in modifying custody or visitation orders.
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