Can my mom take my baby away when I have it I am only 15 Even if I can take care of it and myself
2006-09-14 09:35:21 · 26 answers · asked by Sabrina N 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
she can try to petition for custody, and she may or may not win, it depends on the judge. But how are you going to take care of it and yourself without her? Are you able to provide livng arrangements without her? if you aren't than the odds of her winning are greater. good luck hon
2006-09-14 09:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by Alexis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may not be able to "take" it away from you, but she can have custody of the child until you are of age (18). You should let her do so. It will give you time to figure yourself out and to possibly try to save money or get an education while you still can. Having a baby is a HARD experience and 15 year olds, no matter how mature, are not ready to do it alone and are in NOWAY financially stable and able to provide the much needed life that the infant will need. Dont think of it as her "taking" your baby because it will always be yours, try to do whatever you can to allow the child to have the best life possible, until you are old enough to take over. You and your mom could have a good relationship because of this too, work together. You are lucky if she is willing to do so.
2006-09-14 09:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she can't. She would have to have a reason and she can't since your baby isn't even here yet. I assume you aren't on drugs or anything. Now, listen, I was a teenage mother. It is hard enough to make a decision in life without raging hormones from just being a teen and now being pregnant. Having this baby is going to be harder than you can imagine. And it won't always be a baby, which believe me is much much harder. Maybe you and your mother can work out an arrangement where she helps you instead of threatening you. You have several options. Try to think about what will be best not just for the baby, but for you. Your life hasn't even started yet. You will miss so much - you'll gain plenty too, but maybe lettingyour mom help isn't as bad as you think. I never could have done it without my mother. Good luck.
2006-09-14 09:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by caseofyou2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 15 when I had my first baby. Unless you mother can prove you abuse the baby once the baby is born then she can't have him/her taken away. If you go to those pregnancy crisis centers and ask them I am sure they can provide you with the information on helping you get on your feet. You're young and don't get me wrong it is going to be tough because it has been for me .... but it is possible to raise a healthy and happy child. Luckily for me my mom supported my decision to keep my daughter and even offered to take care of her so I could have my life. (Which I declined because it was my baby and my responsiblity.) Take care and look into services to help you out since your mom may seem to be a problem.
2006-09-14 10:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by jewell2578 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my first when I was 15 I had 4 by the time I was 19.I also married at 15 it lasted I am still legaly married have not been With him for a year. You must think of the life of the child . I thought I was able. Well my mother has them now. Iwas with my husband so long i didnt know how to take care of myself financially. Idropped out in high school .It might be better for your mother to take the child . you may think your ready now but later you may not be.Let me tell you it is heart breaking to tell your children when they are 10 and 9 that there mother can not take care of them.
2006-09-14 09:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by jodeefla1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, why is everyone so hateful. I had a girlfriend get pregnant when she was 14. 1st time she had sex with an extremely long standing boyfriend. It happens. While her life became extremely difficult, she made it. She is now 25 and is married to their daughters father and they have two other children. Everyone needs to stop hating. It's not good. The bed has been made, deal with it.
Now as far as your mom taking custody, call your local DSHS office and speak with someone in child services. (You can find this info online) They should be able to help you what your options are. The options include: Housing, Money, Medical, Food. ect. Get educated. You have a long way to go. Your baby's life is in your hands. Good luck.
2006-09-14 09:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by JENNIFER B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you think that you are going to be able to take care of this baby by yourself, but what kind of job to plan of getting at the age of 15 that will pay you enough to afford, food, clothing, shelter, medical expenses and insurance, day-care, toys, transportation to appointments....all while you are still going to school. You aren't even old enough to live on your own how can you expect to take care of a baby all by yourself.
I am 30 years old and expecting my second child and I don't do it all on my own.
In my own opinion it take more courage to give up a child for a better life with someone else then it does to raise a child when you are still a child yourself.
2006-09-14 09:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bottom line - simple answer is yes.
You are an adolesent yourself, and are underage. You can petition her battle, but you would have to prove that you can care for, provide for and support your child on your own.
As a mother myself, it is not an easy thing to do and I count my blessings each day that I have so many people to help me.
Its not all glitz and glamour raising a child (alone or with someone) - please talk to your Mom about your situation - try to work it out - you may want her help once the baby arrives.
2006-09-14 09:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No she cannot, Its your baby and don't let anyone tell you different. You will need help of some sort, but if you don't feel your mom can give you that help then get a referral to teen support or something like. You must be quite scared but it will get better.
I had my son at your age and he is 9 now and we did just fine without my parents support.
Good luck. xx
2006-09-14 09:43:32 · answer #9 · answered by jumpingjellybean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a posibility, but if u go to court just try yo prove the judge u can really take care of the baby, try to find a job or something b4. I'm 15 too, and it would suck to b pregnant but it would b worse if my mom takes him away.
2006-09-14 09:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your mom can prove you can not support the baby or that you abuse the baby then yes it is possible..
I would suggest going to a pregnancy crisis center, they can help you by placing you in a home and getting you food stamps and other stuff.
2006-09-14 10:16:35 · answer #11 · answered by Diamonds_Glow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋