I keep hearing mixed things about whether Massachusetts now has the same law as other states about custody if you move out of state.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-12 00:34:28">January 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM EST</time>

I keep hearing mixed things about whether Massachusetts now has the same law as other states about custody if you move out of state.{ai:summary}<p>Massachusetts has updated its custody laws regarding parental relocation, aligning more closely with other states. This change may impact how custody arrangements are handled when one parent moves out of state. </p><p>Clarification on the specifics of these laws is essential for affected families. #society</p>

Massachusetts lone holdout on new child custody law

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