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Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Standing Order 2-97

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Standing order 2-97

Service by facsimile or other electronic or telephonic transmittal is not service within the meaning of Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P. 5 unless expressly permitted by a specific rule for a specific purpose, by order of the court for cause shown, or pursuant to a written stipulation of the parties allowing for service by facsimile.

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2026-09-17
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2026-09-16
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