WHAT HAPPENS IF I WAS MARRIED AND LIVED IN ONE STATE AND MY SPOUSE MOVED TO MASSACHUSETTS; WHICH COURT HAS JURISDICTION?
- Posted by Alexander Nesson
- On June 4, 2018
Generally, Massachusetts does not have jurisdiction until the child has been living there for a least 6 months. There are exceptions; including if there is a present danger, the child’s safety or well being or the safeguard of the child, but generally 6 months.