Section 9. In addition to other procedural devices available to a party, any party to the proceeding or a guardian ad litem or other representative of the child may adduce testimony of witnesses, including parties and the child, by deposition or otherwise, in another state. The court on its own motion may direct that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony shall be taken.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Title III - Domestic Relations
Chapter 209b - Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
Section 3 - Affidavits; Contents; Amendment; Examination Under Oath; Disclosure of Addresses
Section 4 - Parties; Joinder; Service of Process
Section 5 - Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Proper Parties
Section 6 - Notice; Nonresidents; Proof of Service
Section 7 - Jurisdiction; Determination of Appropriate Forum; Factors
Section 8 - Personal Appearance Before Court; Expenses
Section 9 - Testimony of Witnesses Outside State
Section 13 - Preservation of Record; Time; Copies
Section 14 - International Custody Determinations; Recognition