I am 16 1/2 years old and all i want is to have a good life with my son and my mom is tring to take over. I would like to know what are my rights?
2007-01-11 11:08:23 · 20 answers · asked by butterfly51290 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
she is responsible til you turn 18 not 21
2007-01-11 11:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It varies state by state but unless you are NOT providing for your child and supporting him financially YOU are responsible for your child. Of course, that means exactly that YOU are responsible for the bills, the clothes, medical expenses, living expenses, etc. If you do not do that your Mother (if she IS providing the finances) does have some say although legally she may be on thin ice. This is a 2 edged sword. If you want to fight this issue then you could be out on your own with no resources. I assume your former b/f (father) . . the child's father is not in the picture in any way (least of all financial). If he's not financially in the picture I would be taking him to court to get child support, because you are going to need it.
You need to work things out with your Mom and NOW. You need to determine who is going to do what and who is responsible for what and stick to it. If you need help, there is nothing wrong in asking for it. You also need to start asking some other questions of yourself like. . .
what happens to me and my son if Mom is not here or can't work?
What happens if something happens to me? (think a will and life insurance)
What happens if something happens to my son? (think medical and life insurance)
You need to start doing some research and NOW. You need to get off Mom's back if she is supporting you and her grandson. You need to set up your financial support network (education and child support from the baby's father).
If you want to know anything else about your rights you need an attorney and draw up legal documents.
2007-01-11 19:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by snddupree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not for sure, but I would say she might have some say in the matter until you are maybe 18, but I'm not so sure about that. I mean she has direct run over you until then so that is why I said 18, but def not 21 come on now~~~~ I have 2 kids and I know I don't want to have run over them until they are 21 seriously, that is going to far, you are obviously out doing grown up things, maybe she should have had you on a tighter leash and you wouldn't have ended up a young mother....shame on her!
2007-01-11 19:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have rights until you hit 18. As to the mom having custody of your son until your 21 I'm not sure about. Check with the police.
2007-01-12 00:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by robedzombiesoul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is responsible for you until you are 18, not 21.
Other than that, I have no idea what kind of rights you have.
2007-01-11 19:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Syd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is responsible for you till you are 18 but has no responsibility for your baby other than being a wonderful loving grandma. Some states say that if you have a child you are considered an adult but not all do.
2007-01-11 19:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually your mom isnt legally responsible AT ALL...i had my child at 17 and I was told that because I have a child i am considered an adult by law...ur 16 with a child u are considered an adult by Law. She is just telling u that to keep u under her
2007-01-11 19:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by mrs.wright 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well I'm glade i can answer this cuz i wont to be lawyer. well 1st of all you have rights.when u turn 18 years of age your mom still have the right to be over you,but you have most say so in what you do.on the other hand your mom is legally over you,you would have to go to court and get a thing saying your mom is no longer your guardian. that way you can do whatever you wont.
my brother friend mom wouldn't let her leave Louisiana so she can go to college in Memphis,so she went to court and got papers saying her mom isn't her guardian no more and now she live in memphis.....best of luck and best wishes!!!!!
2007-01-11 19:52:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on what state that you live in. like the state that i live if you are older then 16 then you would be legally emacipated from your parents (with out court proceedings) and you are respondsable for your child. in any place though and in most situations your are the parent of your child which would make you respondsable. i would go to your local court house and they can direct you to the law libarary where you can get your exact rights and all the answers you are looking for. good luck
2007-01-11 19:15:55 · answer #9 · answered by rheannin6927 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is responsible, until you are 18
2007-01-11 19:24:41 · answer #10 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well thats the line that my mom threw in my face but no if your married you can leave. you will have to get emancipated. and its about 18 if you have a place to go and such. And well if your married or have a stable home for you and your son then she cant do a thing kk
2007-01-11 19:14:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋