B.G. v. L.H.

Civil Action

OPINION

PASSAMANO, J.S.C.

This matter comes before the court on plaintiff’s motion asking this court to find that it lacks jurisdiction over custody and parenting time issues or, in the alternative, to relinquish jurisdiction in favor of the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition, plaintiff seeks legal fees. Defendant opposes the motion and filed a cross-motion in which he too seeks an award of legal fees.

The court has considered the parties’ written submissions and heard oral argument of counsel. Following are the court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law.

I

Pl…