Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
moving out of state
we are moving out of state 16 year old daughter refuses to go?
what is the laws about this
Asked on 6/20/09, 8:22 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: moving out of state
Unless she is granted emancipation by a Probate Court, which is unlikely unless she can support herself and can provide a compelling reason; then she goes where you tell her to go.
While I am sure she does not want to leave her friends and school, that is not a reason for emancipation.
Answered on 6/20/09, 3:16 pm
Gregory Lee
Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law
Re: moving out of state
The Juvenile Court has one year or less of jurisdiction left, and can order her to move with you. However, this creates a risk of run-away. You should consider how to best handle this, including the possibility of arranging her to stay with someone under a guardianship to which she will agree.
Answered on 6/20/09, 9:49 pm