Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Rights and responsibilities of parents
My fifteen year old son is refusing to attend high school and has run away twice refusing to return home or attend school. No drugs or other illegal activity is involved.I need to know my legal rights and the extent of my legal responsibliities as his legal guardian.
Asked on 6/07/99, 11:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
Re: Rights and responsibilities of parents
You should obtain the assistance of the court. You can do this by filing a stubborn
child petition. This will allow the court to address the situation.
Answered on 6/14/99, 9:33 pm