Im 17, shes 18 and preganant, they dont like her and told me if i talk to her or if she comes around they will take a restraining order out. can they do that? if you have any other info regarding her being preganant and them not letting me see her. i appreciate any help. thanks
2007-07-08 17:03:11 · 7 answers · asked by doodley 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, but they have to have legitimate grounds--real reasons to believe that she poses a threat. "We don't like her" does not constitute grounds.
2007-07-08 17:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mister J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are 16, your parents can petition the court for a restraining order whether you support the idea or not. In most cases, restraining orders are rubber stamped through the courts, meaning they approve them almost every time because they'd rather be safe than sorry. However if you are a mature, responsible 16 year old the court *might* let you testify before making a decision whether or not to approve your parents request. If you testify that you feel he is no danger, and he has never threatened you the judge might deny your parent's request. Its all up to the judge.
2016-05-17 07:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by tamika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents can legally restrict whoever they want from coming into their home. Your 18 year old girlfriend could be charged with trespassing if your parents called the police and they pressed trespassing charges.
I do not think a restraining order would be granted by a court merely because your parents dislikes your friend. There would have be incidents of domestic violence or imminent danger of bodily harm. Your parents can try to get a restraining order (It maybe denied by the court)
Good Luck
2007-07-08 17:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they could, but they should not. U also don't take extreme steps, just be friendly and request your parents repeatedly, I know it is difficult, but the present situation requires lots of tact and compromise from your side. It can easily be handled in a nice way, but confrontation and the entry of law, will become very messy. Keep telephonic contact with the gf, and together try to workout a solution. They say, Love conquers all obstacles, and boy, u have a lot of obstacles, and remember love is gentle, love is kind, so take mild and simple steps, and trust in god and trust Love. It is very powerful
2007-07-08 17:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by wizard of the East 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them why they would want to be so cruel to stop you being a loving father and do they really want to not see their grand child grow up without knowing any of you it seems like they think they own you don't they know they only have you for about 20 years and than your gone to make your own way in life mistakes and all the situation has already presented itself so ask them do they want to stick their heads in the sand and pretend it hasn't happened or do they want to support you as parents are suppose to you do what is right as they are the ones who gave you your values in life or are they changing the rules because they think its just to hard you stick to your guns you sound like the one who is the mature one in this in stand good luck to you and I hope you have a very loving life with your woman and new beautiful baby.
2007-07-08 17:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this case there is not very less posibility of restraining order by the court. but before going to court it is better if u can matually settle the matter.
2007-07-08 17:33:10 · answer #6 · answered by yuvraj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can indeed. If the baby is yours, they can do it until it is proven that you are the father of the baby.
2007-07-08 17:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋