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As do most other states, Massachusetts recognizes 18 as the "age of majority." This is the age when state residents are legally considered adults. There are other legal age laws, however, that give minors the ability to be emancipated, give consent to medical treatment, and perform other legal matters usually reserved for adults.
The following article highlights some of Massachusetts's legal age laws. For additional related information, consider reviewing FindLaw's "Emancipation of Minors" and "Parental Liability Basics."
Age of Majority |
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 231, section 85P, the age of majority is 18. |
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Eligibility for Emancipation |
No statute in Massachusetts explicitly addresses emancipation. However, minors can be emancipated through marriage in Massachusetts. |
Contracts by Minors |
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Minors' Ability to Sue |
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Minors' Consent to Medical Treatment |
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State laws are constantly changing. Contact a Massachusetts family law attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the status of Massachusetts legal age laws.
Consider reviewing the following for more information about laws in Massachusetts, including those related to age:
Consider reviewing the following, as well, for more information about laws and legal issues related to age:
If you're in the midst of a legal process like emancipation or even just facing any legal issue related to age, you might want to contact a qualified family law attorney near you. They can help you with all legal issues related to legal age laws.
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