MA S1032

Replaces "custody" and "visitation" terminology throughout Massachusetts family law with "parental responsibility," "decision-making responsibility," "residential responsibility," and "parenting time"

Establishes that every child has the right to a safe, healthy, and meaningful relationship with both parents, with courts determining parental arrangements based on the child's best interest

Requires parenting plans in all divorce and custody orders, detailing decision-making responsibilities, residential arrangements, parenting time schedules, transportation, communication protocols, and dispute resolution methods

Defines "shared residential responsibility" as each parent having at least one-third of parenting time, while explicitly stating this does not create a presumption of minimum time with each parent

Specifies 16 factors courts must consider when determining parental responsibilities, including each parent's relationship with the child, history of abuse, substance abuse, willingness to co-parent, and any attempts to manipulate the child or obstruct the other parent's access