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· 10/15/1850

Collins v. Inhabitants of Dorchester

Citations

  • 60 Mass. 396
  • 6 Allen 396

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • requiring symmetrical analysis of consequences to child of remaining with parent in current location or moving with relocating parent
  • finding symmetrical analysis inadequate after court focused on mother’s unwillingness to facilitate child’s relationship with father but “did not address the impact of” child’s removal from care of “primary custodian” and established routine

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Judges: Metcalf

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