and does it make a difference if that child has a kid! shes 16 can she legally move out of her parents home at that age? and when she says shes leaving anyways, what is the legal steps to take?
2006-10-29 23:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by lilangelbud2006 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no national standard; legal age will vary from state to state. You'll have to check with your jurisdiction, and this is something that can easily be Google'd. Under certain conditions, a child can be emancipated at 16 in some states. While others, such as New York do not have an emancipation statute on the books, and the child can be reported as a runaway.
Check your local law.
2006-10-29 23:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by Janx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age at which a girl is "independent" leagally, varies slightly from country to country, as does the voting age: but in some countries, 'usage', or, custom and practice accepted by the society forms the decising factor. Therefore, one needs to consult a legal expert in the locale to get the right answer! Ethically, the girl probably does'nt know enough, so needs elderly advice and guidance and help: use the ways of love and compassion!
2006-10-29 23:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well she got knocked up so obviously she has nowhere near enough common sense to survive in the real world.
You need to talk to a lawyer and find out at what age she is allowed to leave in your state.
Also, I think it would be in your best interests to have the baby's father charged with statutory rape since your daughter is under 18, but again that would depend on what state you are in.
2006-10-29 23:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, once she is 16, she can go before the court and file for emancipation. However, to do so she has to show proof that she can support herself (and her child) financially, that she has housing, and that she has plans in place to complete her education. Otherwise, she has no legal basis for leaving home.
If she is determined to go, however, you may not be able to stop her. A better approach might be to seek counseling - all of you - with a clinician or clergyman.
2006-10-29 23:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the state, yes and no., but as far as she is 16 with a baby and obviously no way to take care of her if she moves out you can go to court and get a parental interception order where they will hire a independent lawyer to see whats in the babies best interest
2006-10-29 23:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by kustomflames@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have enough resources to look after your daughter continue looking after her until she is able to look after herself. There is a lot of evil in the world. check documentary on bbc.co.uk on foreign girls being duped by human traffickers to go and work in Greece and to their misery forced to work as prostitutes.
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2006-10-30 00:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋