Questions Presented

The Law Office's research addresses several questions with respect to emancipation:

• How is the ``best interest'' standard utilized when deciding emancipation or other matters involving minors? Is there utility in this standard?

• Are there ways to limit judicial discretion when making best interest determinations in emancipation proceedings while utilizing the ``best interest'' standard?

• What are the federal legal implications of continued enforcement of parental support for emancipated minors?

• Under federal law, can a child be a payee for her own child support?

• Under Massachusetts law, can the state enforce parental support of a minor who has been emancipated?