When I have my child and im 17. Will I have custody of myself and the child?....also will my bf will get more custody because hes 19?
2006-12-13 02:03:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
It depends on what state you are in. Some states allow 17 year olds to live independantly if they choose.
as to your bf, he cannot get "more" custody simply because he's 19. I take it you are not married. If there is no legal documentation, no paternity test and no child support, he has NO custody. If you or he file to prove paternity and get child support, he will get visitation rights, but not custody.
2006-12-13 02:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will have to share custody with your boyfriend, unless he is determined to be an unfit parent. No one will have "custody" unless there is a court order. Before you go to court, you are simply just both the child's parents. However, if you are not planning on getting back together, then you need to go to court and file for custody, or come up with a mutual custody arrangement for the child.
You may only be seventeen, but the child is yours. The child's father's age does not matter unless he is 15 or younger.
2006-12-14 00:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of factors that go into decideing custody, but age alone won't make the difference. They'll look at which of you can provide a better environment for the child to be in, they'll look at houseing, income, who will care for the child with either of you, lots of stuff. If you can give the baby a better home, it won't matter that you're younger. Good luck.
2006-12-13 10:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by tabithap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have custody of your child. Your boyfriend will share equal custody of the child.
2006-12-13 10:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by babyguurl_492 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually custody is given to the mother.
2006-12-13 10:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by --; cookie. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You the mother will usually get custody.
2006-12-13 10:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your boyfriend will probably get more custody since he is 19 and probably has a job.
2006-12-13 13:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes when you give birth and you're a minor in the eyes of the law your legally emancipated. because you are not married to your boyfriend then he will not be listed on the state birth certificate until he fills out a paternity acknowledgement agreement form. the nurses at the hospital will explain all this to you. congrats and good luck!!
2006-12-13 10:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoes the better parent? u or him? do u work..does he work? who has a better source of income? do eithor of u have a criminal record? any mental problems? the judge looks at all that.. if hes your bf why are you worried..why not get an apt together and raise that baby in a two parent loveing home!?
best wishes.
2006-12-13 11:35:25 · answer #9 · answered by ♥PrEcIoUs♥DaYdReAmEr♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋