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Not necessarily, it would depend upon the laws of the state where the young woman resides. In some states the young mother and the unborn child could become wards of the court. Generally this type of situation is handled on an individual basis rather than using one applicable standard to govern all such cases. Having a child does not emancipate a person.

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she is 17 and has a 15 month old baby her mother is giving her a hard time at home can she move out and live with some one else with out any prlblems.

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