Section 10. The court may order said property or its proceeds acquired by mortgage, lease or sale to be applied in payment of charges incurred or that may be incurred in the support and maintenance of the absentee’s spouse and minor children, and to the discharge of such debts and claims for alimony as may be proved against said absentee.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 200 sec. 10

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.