An Act to enforce support orders for adult children in need of support
This bill amends a Massachusetts law to include adult children in support order requirements. It changes the legal definition to specify that parents must provide support for "minor or adult children" who are in need, expanding current obligations beyond just minor children. The key mechanism is a straightforward update to the statute, clarifying that adult children with qualifying needs (such as disabilities) can seek enforcement of support orders from parents. This directly affects parents legally responsible for supporting adult children and the adult children seeking financial assistance.
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