see my brother in law is 17 and he has been tired of his girl. he was going to brake up with her but them she told him that she was pregnant and her mom told him that if he left she was going to press charges on him. he wants to be there for the baby but does not want to be with her. can he leave her with out getting sued on? please anwers my question thanks yall so much i really appreactiate your answers.
2006-12-20 02:33:31 · 37 answers · asked by princess 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
He can't be sued to stay with her, but if she chooses to keep the baby he will need to pay child support.
He can't be sued for statuary rape, maybe rape, but it all depends where you live.
hope this helps
2006-12-20 02:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in the USA. NO you can't be sued. But you can go to jail. Any girl under the age of 16 (IN ALL MOST ALL THE STATES) Are to young. And you are 17. My question to you. What are you thinking. Having sex with a 14 year old girl. She is still a young girl. Not a young lady. The only think I can tell you is. First make sure she is having a baby. I know a 18 year old guy who was going out with a 15 year old girl and when he broke it off she told everyone she was going to have his baby. And when the time came she lied about it. Good luck And find a girl your age.
2006-12-20 02:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well if he got her pregnant when he was still a minor than no he can't go to jail or get sued. However it depends on how close he is to 18 and since a 14 year old is considered under the age of consent to have sex in most states( I think the law in most states is 16) than it is highly possible he could be thrown in jail.
2006-12-20 06:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by robedzombiesoul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statutory rape is illegal sexual activity between two people when it would otherwise be legal if not for their age. The actual ages for these laws vary greatly from state-to-state, as do the punishments for offenders. Many states do not use the actual term "statutory rape," simply calling it rape or unlawful sexual penetration. These laws rarely apply only to intercourse, but rather to any type of sexual contact. Dating someone without sexual contact cannot be considered a form of statutory rape, and is almost never illegal. All states have an "age of consent," or an age at which a person can legally consent to sexual activity and can then no longer be a victim of statutory rape. Some states also have laws that look at the age difference between the two people as well as their individual ages. All states have laws that have restrictions on the relationship between the two people, changing the age of consent, or the penalty, for sexual relations between a person of authority, such as a teacher, assistant coach, or tutor. These laws change, and can vary depending on other circumstances. For more information on how these laws apply in the various states, try the Answer Board.
The "Age of Consent" is a term not found in many state statutes, but rather reflects an absence of prohibition. As used on this website, this age reflects the age at which a person can legally consent to most types of sexual activity with another person. This age varies from 15-18 in most states. There are still restrictions in some states on what type of sexual activity is permissable, such as oral sex and sodomoy, as well as restrictions of the relationship of the two people, such as a teacher-student relationship. These restrictions typically run until the age of 18, though some states still have laws against oral sex or sodomy at any age.
Essentially, this guy could be charged with rape but they maybe under the age of consent rule, which means he would not get charged with anything.
Also, he can not be sued to stay with the girl. If they wanted to sue they would have to go through a civil suit. If they won they would only get a monitary value to satisfy the injustice.
2006-12-20 02:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ace Meridian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He certainly cannot be sued in the legal sense but if this girl is really pregnant he will be made accountable for the baby expenses. He will be expected to provide child support as soon as he starts a job. A good idea would be for him to meet with this girl and her doctor at the same time to suggest options. Tell him to suggest this to her and if she doesn't agree to, then this might even be a hoax.
2006-12-20 02:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she is fourteen he is seventeen That is rape in the courts eyes She would have to be sixteen years old before he would have sex with her with \out charges being pressed, But here is the loop hole The mother knew about them having sex so she can't press charges. He can leave her without anyone doing anything, But if he wants to be apart of the baby's Life he will have to pay child support to get vist's but tell Him to stay with her untill he signs the birth Paper or he will have to go through hell to get to see the baby. And tell him to give the baby his last name because after he does that there is nothing she can do if he wants to take the baby. Tell him he shouldn't be with someone he doesn't want to be with but He also shouldn't be having unprotected sex with minors if he doesn't want to get them pregnant. Good Luck and prayers to him and His Baby
2006-12-20 02:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by mommy2faithat19#3 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so since they are both under age. I would ask a lawyer just to make sure. But sounds like the mother is trying to scare the guy into staying with the girl. He can be there for his child( if it is his) and he does not have to be with the mother. I would see a lawyer or someone and maybe ask for paternaty test when the baby is born. Then he can see from then on about talking to someone about supporting his child and how much he can afford since he is 17. maybe he will have to get a job.
2006-12-20 02:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by country_girlsweetass 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-05 13:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by wardwell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can go after him for child support, but that is about it. They are both minors and there is less than 4 years age difference, so she can't go after statutory rape. Why is your brother going out with a 14 year old, she is still a child?
2006-12-20 06:06:53 · answer #9 · answered by Jinny E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 17 he is still a minor and can not be sued however his parents can. But I believe the problem goes further than finical responsibility and the girls mother is looking to convict him of Statutory rape and at 17 he could be convicted.
2006-12-20 05:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by ellc123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He can't get sued for leaving her but he can definitely be charged with statutory rape....
This doesn't mean he should stay with someone he's not interested in anymore, but he needs to smooth things over with the mom and girlfriend and take responsibility for the baby - or get a lawyer.
2006-12-20 02:39:46 · answer #11 · answered by chicchick 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋