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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 117A, § 7 (2026)

Parental support

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Section 7. The parents of such poor persons, if of sufficient ability, shall be bound to support such poor persons in proportion to their ability; provided, however, that said parents shall not be required to support or contribute to the support of any of their children eighteen years of age or over.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2001–2001 · leading case: T.M. v. L.H., 742 N.E.2d 89 (Mass. App. Ct. 2001).
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T.M. v. L.H., 742 N.E.2d 89 (Mass. App. Ct. 2001). “See and compare G. L. c. 117A, §§ 7, 9, 10. The mother suggested below, and suggests on appeal, that Philip’s estate is properly accountable for the expenses.”
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