Massachusetts § 92A - Support of dependents; pensioners residing outside United States

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 92A — Support of dependents; pensioners residing outside United States, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 92A. Support of dependents; pensioners residing outside United States

Section 92A. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction shall make an order for the support of the wife, child and children of a recipient of a pension or annuity or retirement allowance under this chapter, and such recipient removes from the commonwealth and resides without the United States said amounts of said court order shall be deducted from aforesaid pension, annuity or retirement allowance as it becomes due and payable and the amount of such deductions shall thereupon be paid to the person or persons, board or officer designated by aforesaid court order. Said amounts shall be paid until such time as the recipient shall present an order of court revoking or amending the original order of the court.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 92A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 92A cover?

Section 92A ("Support of dependents; pensioners residing outside United States") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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