Understanding the Massachusetts Parentage Act: What Divorced and Divorcing Same-Sex Parents Need to Know in 2025 On January 1, 2025, Massachusetts family law entered a new era with the implementation of the Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA) . This landmark legislation fundamentally updates how the Commonwealth establishes and recognizes parent-child relationships, with significant implications for divorcing families,particularly those formed through assisted reproduction, LGB

Divorce in Massachusetts is evolving, and a recent court ruling is reshaping settlements.