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In Tennessee a minor who is 14 or older is considered an emancipated adult for all medical care related to the pregnancy so who is responsible for the medical bills the minor or the parents?
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If a minor is legally emancipated it is assumed that they have no more connection with the parent, and that the parent is no longer financially responsible. Therefore, the child is held responsible for bills.
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If a boy got his 16 year old girlfriend pregnant are they considered emancipated?
No, pregnancy does not make you emancipated.
Automatic Emancipation after pregnancy in Arkansas?
No, you do not get emancipated just because you get pregnant. Your ability to get pregnant has nothing to do with your ability to contract or be considered an adult. It actually tends to work against the concept of being a responsible adult.
Are you considered an adult in Mississippi if you are 17 with a baby?
No, not in any state are you emancipated due to pregnancy or being a parent.
Does a minor become emancipated if she becomes pregnant at age 15 in the state of Tennessee?
In the state of Tennessee, becoming pregnant at age 15 does not automatically result in emancipation. Emancipation is a legal process that requires a court order and the minor demonstrating financial independence and ability to make decisions on their own. Therefore, pregnancy alone does not grant emancipation in Tennessee.
Are you legally competent if you are married or pregnant prior to age 18?
If married, you are considered emancipated and a legal adult. Pregnancy does not grant the rights of adulthood.
Is an 18 year old emancipated if pregnant in pa?
In Pennsylvania, pregnancy alone does not automatically result in emancipation. Emancipation typically requires a legal process by which a minor is declared independent from parental control. If the 18-year-old in question meets the criteria for emancipation through the court system, then they may be considered emancipated regardless of pregnancy status. It is advisable to consult with a legal expert for guidance on this matter.
Is a pregnant teen emancipated once they have their baby?
No, not in any state are you emancipated due to pregnancy or having a baby.
Is a pregnant minor considered emancipated in Massachusetts?
No, pregnancy does not automatically emancipate a minor in Massachusetts. A pregnant minor is still under the legal control and responsibility of their parents or legal guardian unless they have been legally emancipated through a court process.
Is a married 16 year old with child emancipated in Virginia?
Yes, you are emancipated through the marriage. Not through the pregnancy.
Could you be emancipated from your parents in Missouri if you are pregnant and your home may be a danger to you and your baby?
It depends on your age and the judge. Get a lawyer who will work pro-bono and start the process. If you can prove you are responsible, have a job or way to get money, and mature enough, then you may get emancipated.
Can you get emancipated at 15 in Oregon if you are pregnant?
Pregnancy does not make one emancipated. In Oregon you must be at least 16 to apply for emancipation.
How do you stop the pregnancy?
Tennessee abortion.
