An Act relative to child custody

This bill amends Massachusetts child custody laws to protect the rights of military parents who are deployed, mobilized, or on temporary duty. It ensures that a service member's absence or inability to follow custody orders due to military service does not negatively impact their legal standing in custody cases. The legislation also allows courts to issue temporary orders or delegate visitation rights to family members when a military parent must move a significant distance, and it permits expedited hearings or remote testimony for parents who cannot attend court in person because of their duties.