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No, the only thing different is that you are allowed to make medical decisions regarding yourself and your child.

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No, having a baby does not automatically make a 16-year-old a legal adult in Indiana. In Indiana, the legal age of majority is 18 years old. However, becoming a parent does come with added legal responsibilities for the minor.

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Q: When your 16 year old has her baby is she a legal adult in the state of Indiana?
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Are you emancipated after having a baby in the state of Louisiana?

In Louisiana, having a baby does not automatically emancipate a minor. Emancipation is a legal process where a minor becomes self-supporting and is granted adult rights and responsibilities. While having a baby may change circumstances, the minor would still need to follow the legal process for emancipation.


Does having a baby make you legally emancipated in the state of California?

Having a baby does not automatically emancipate a minor in California. Emancipation is a legal process that allows a minor to be treated as an adult before reaching the age of majority. It requires a court order and meeting specific criteria.


Can the legal guardian of a 17 year old force her to give up her baby and move to another state?

No, the legal guardian cannot force the 17 year old to give up her baby and move to another state. The 17 year old has parental rights over her child and cannot be compelled to give up those rights. Forced relocation would also require legal procedures and considerations.


If you are 16 and have a baby are you considered an adult in Louisiana?

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.


In Georgia if your 17 and you have a baby are you emancipation?

In Georgia, having a child does not automatically emancipate a minor. Emancipation would require a formal legal process where the minor petitions the court for emancipation. Having a child may be taken into consideration as a factor in determining if emancipation is in the minor's best interest.

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Can you adopt a baby from a teenmom if you are a teen?

No, you have to be 18, and a legal adult.


Can the legal guardian of a 17 year old force her to give up her baby and move to another state?

No, the legal guardian cannot force the 17 year old to give up her baby and move to another state. The 17 year old has parental rights over her child and cannot be compelled to give up those rights. Forced relocation would also require legal procedures and considerations.


What legal age do you have to be to move out with a baby in TN?

You have to be an adult, which is age 18.


Does a child under the age of 18 in the state of Arizona become legal adult after they have a baby?

No. Being pregnant or having a child does not automatically confer emancipation status to a minor in Arizona.


Does Indiana Evans have a baby?

No, Indiana does not have a baby!


Can you adopt a baby with a drug felony in the state of Indiana?

if you have a conviction, probably not; contact Indiana department of children services for more information.


If you are seventeen and have had a baby can you move out without going to court?

It depends on what state you live in some states consider you a legal adult once you have a baby do some research and see what it says for your state Good luck and God Bless!!! * It is a common misconception that giving birth emancipates a minor. That is not true in any state.


Can a 17 year old move out of their parents house after the have a baby in the state of Indiana?

Having a child does not emancipate a minor (they don't gain an adult rights), so until you turn 18, your parents decide where you live.


Does a child under the age of 18 in the state of Florida become legal adult after having a baby?

in any state if an underaged child becomes a parent they are considered IMANSIPATED, thus they are for all legal considerations, an adult. i beleve this is a natinal law, but im not 100% sure. i know if u do some serching you'll find some website that will explain it indepth.


If im 16 and father a baby am i emancipated?

No. You made a bad choice. That does not make you a legal adult.


Is it legal to sell your newborn baby?

No. It is illegal to sell your baby like a state of property. You can put the baby of for an addoption service.


How old do you have to be to leave your parents house if you have a baby?

If you're in the US, the age is 18, which is the age at which you become a legal adult. Having a baby doesn't change that.