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Yes. A minor is assumed to retain the same legal rights to her child as does the adult woman. She cannot be forced to obtain an abortion, place the child for adoption or relinquish her rights to the child unless a court rules otherwise. In a few US states the parents of a minor can petition the court for the right to intervene. They cannot, however, take any action in regards to the pregnancy without the permission of the court. If the minor is being pressured into making a decision she is uncertain of, she should contact the state's department of children and family services (DHS, DFS) for assistance, or.. Birthright, 1-800-550-4900, http:www.birthright.org
What else can I help you with?
Can a pregnant minor in Texas 17yo get married without her parent's consent?
Not without parental permission. Until she becomes an adult or gets a court order, the parents control it.
Who is liable if a minor gets into an accident?
If it is your fault, it is the owner of the vehicle's fault, but it's really your parents' responsibility to decide if your to take responsibility for it. However, if it is not your fault it is the at fault party who is liable.
Who is held responsible if a minor gets in trouble?
their parents or guardians
If a girl gets pregnant is she legally emancipated from her parents?
No, becoming pregnant does not automatically emancipate a minor from their parents. Emancipation is a legal process that must be granted by a court or through marriage, reaching the age of majority, or joining the military, depending on the jurisdiction. Pregnancy alone does not typically grant emancipation.
How can girl gets pregnant?
It's time that you had 'the talk' with your parents
Is there a liability risk for Parents of a 16 year old?
Absolutely. The parents of a minor can, under certain circumstances, be held liable for what that minor does. If the minor gets sued, you man also get sued.
Can a non-custodial parent be sued if his minor son gets minor girl pregnant in the state of Va an the non-custodial lives in another state?
I assume for child support for the grandchild. Missouri has such a law whereas the minor mother can sue the parents of the minor father and her own parents for child support. You would need to check the state web site on statutes to search for a similar law.
What happens if a 16 year old gets pregnant on purpose by her 18 year old boyfriend in georgia?
He is not guilty of statutory rape since the age of consent is 16. The legal age to move out is 18 unless you are pregnant and then you can marry without parental consent. The 16 year old can also seek emancipation without marrying. If you don't get emancipated or married you have to follow your parents rules since you are still a minor. You decide over your baby and they decide over theirs.
Do I still pay child support for a minor child that gets pregnant or has a baby?
Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes.
Can an adult get into trouble with the law if he gets a minor pregnant in Virginia?
Depends on the ages. You can be a minor buy be over the age of consent for sexual activity.
Can a parent be charged if a minor steals their prescription medication and gets arrested with it?
In many places, yes. The parents are responsible for a minor and their actions.
Who gets a minor child if both her parents are locked up?
Cps or the state or family members
