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Can a 16 year old that's pregnant parents be charged with neglect in Indiana?
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Parents get charged for neglect
What part of speech is the word neglect?
The word "neglect" can be a verb or a noun, depending on its usage in a sentence.
You live in Indiana and is 16 and pregnant can you move out?
{| |- | No, you cannot. Indiana does not have an emancipation statute. Being pregnant does not emancipate a minor. You must be an adult to decide where you wish to live. Until your reach the age of majority your parents are responsible for you, including where you live. |}
Who are potential perpetrators of neglect?
One possible answer are some parents who neglect their children.
Can cps from the state of Indiana take a child from her parents if she is 14 and pregnant?
Yes, if they find the parents are not providing a safe environment, supervision or are neglecting the child. A pregnant fourteen year old is an indication the parents are not providing proper supervision. The authorities will evaluate the situation.
Can a pregnant seventeen year old female move out of her parents house in Indiana without her parents consent?
No. Being pregnant/becoming a parent does not give a minor any adult rights. The minor is still subject to the control and supervision of their parents until they turn 18.
Do you have to live at home to go to high school in the state of Louisiana?
You don't have to live anywhere to go to high school. But, if you don't go your parents can be charged with neglect and serve jail time.
What do you do when your parents neglect you?
Call child support.
What are examples of neglect?
One example of neglect is when you are not taking care of someone such as your children or parents. You can also neglect your job, by not doing a good job.
What if your daughter is 17 and pregnant is this reason for emancipation in Indiana?
No, you are not emancipated automatically when you are pregnant. It does not mean one has the ability to take care of yourself. You do have certain rights as to obtaining assistance for you and your child, but you are still the responsibility of your parents until you turn 18.
Will parents be punished if their student quits going to high school?
Depending on the age of the child, the parents could be charged with neglect. Additionally, the child could be taken by social services, put into foster care, or even sent to juvenile (depending on the situation) where they would be forced to go to school. So, in a nutshell, parents CAN be held responsible for the actions of their kids.
Can a 17 year old legally move out of there parents' house in Indiana?
In Indiana, the legal age of majority is 18. However, a 17-year-old can petition the court for emancipation, which would grant them the legal rights of an adult, including the ability to live away from their parents.
