Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

I am 18 and wish to know my rights

I am 18 and I am going to graduate in june. My mother, who I've lived with all my life, has to move out of state for a job so I'm going to live with a family member in town. My father says that when I graduate from high school that I have no choice and I have to go live with him until I start college. He says that there is a law that allows him to do this. Is this actually a law even though I am 18, and out of high school?


Asked on 2/26/02, 7:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: I am 18 and wish to know my rights

I have not heard of any such law. As far as I know, at 18 you are an adult and can live where you want. Despite this, you can still be dependant upon your parents for support.

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Answered on 2/26/02, 8:24 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: I am 18 and wish to know my rights

I agree.

There is something other problem, none legal, that exists in between which you may well need to address.

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Answered on 2/26/02, 9:59 pm


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