What is a 17 year olds rights?

Answer 1

I believe she has full rights to her child as would an adult. why do you ask? are you planning on removing the child? is she harming the child? if so please remove the child if the abuse is really bad. if not please get this mother help for her and her child. find them a good church and pray for her.

Answer 2

Yes. Custodial and/or visitation rights are not granted automatically when paternity is established. The father will have to file a petition in the state court of venue requesting such rights. In some states the minor can be ordered to pay child support depending upon the individual's circumstances. In all states, once the biological father reaches the age of majority he is legally responsible for the support of his child unless the court rules otherwise.

Answer 3

Presuming you are in the US, aside from the Constitutional rights you have, such as freedom of speech, etc., the rights of a 17-year old vary from state to state. Look for your state's materials on the rights of children

In some states, at 17 you are not able to move out of your parents' home without their permission.

However some states require emancipation,and some don't. Take Virginia for example. They have three basic laws for 17 year olds, as follows......

1) emancipation can be awarded only if the home life is bad, and you can show proof that you can support yourself with no help from anyone.

2) you can leave home 4 to 6 months after you turn 17. The law is not going to search for you. They are not going to waste man power looking for one person. At that point in time Virginia considers you an adult and not to far off from being 18, so no they will not bother you.

3)if you are pregnant, or already have a child at age 17, the Commonwealth of Virginia considers you an adult with full rights as an adult. This means you can leave home at any time when you feel the time is right.

The above also describe the situation in the states of Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas.

Answer 4

The rights depend upon the state she lives in. Basically, if you aren't 18, you are a minor and still subject to the rules and direction of your parents. You may be able to get emancipation in the state you live in, but one of the key requirements is to support one's self and child. But the child is yours and you don't have to give the child up unless there is a court order.

Answer 5

The rights of minors in the US are based primarily on state law, so the answer depends on where you reside. In many, if not all states, a minor lacks the "standing" to sue in court but a family law judge can undertake a petition from a parent, guardian, or other agent/agency to allow a hearing. A judge will not force a parent to take a child, but it can rule in favor of a minor's right to choose. In a related area, a minor (depending on state) can petition for "emancipation" which allows a minor to make decisions as if he/she had already reached "majority" or the legal age to act and make decisions as an adult. This is almost always age 18. A mature minor, close to adult age can usually prevail with a good case. As is true of the civil (not criminal) legal system, minors require representation in most cases ( a guardian or attorney), and all these options require fees that vary by state and attorney. The rights of minors in the US are based primarily on state law, so the answer depends on where you reside. In many, if not all states, a minor lacks the "standing" to sue in court but a family law judge can undertake a petition from a parent, guardian, or other agent/agency to allow a hearing. A judge will not force a parent to take a child, but it can rule in favor of a minor's right to choose. In a related area, a minor (depending on state) can petition for "emancipation" which allows a minor to make decisions as if he/she had already reached "majority" or the legal age to act and make decisions as an adult. This is almost always age 18. A mature minor, close to adult age can usually prevail with a good case. As is true of the civil (not criminal) legal system, minors require representation in most cases ( a guardian or attorney), and all these options require fees that vary by state and attorney.

Answer 6

A 17 year old is a child in most states. A child is under the care of a parent or a guardian. The child has general human rights, including the right to be provided for, to go to school, and to free from abuse.

Answer 7

If she can take care of it, certainly! An underage mother does have certain rights, including that of keeping the child. Many states provide a limited emancipation for the purpose of obtaining state assistance for the support of the child.

Answer 8

No