Legal Question in Consumer Law in Massachusetts
Child support
Since Massachusetts is a commonwealth state, are they govern by Federal Laws? In particular, does Massachusetts fall under Federal guidelines for Child support?
Asked on 5/23/02, 9:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William McLeod
McLeod Law Offices, PC
Re: Child support
The fact that any of the 50 states may refer to themselves as Commonwealths (such as Pennsylvania and Virginia)is irrelevant for the purpose of complying with Federal law.
Answered on 5/24/02, 10:23 am