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Massachusetts Statutes

§ 12 — Libels for divorce; spouse's property; attachment

Massachusetts § 12
JurisdictionMassachusetts
Part IIREAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Title IIIDOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 208DIVORCE

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Bluebook
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, § 12 (2026).

Text

Section 12. Upon an action for divorce by either spouse for a cause accruing after marriage, the real and personal property of the other spouse may be attached to secure suitable support and maintenance to the plaintiff and to such children as may be committed to his care and custody.

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