i live in virginia i am 17 and i have already graduated high school and have a stable job.i am pregnant am i legally emancipated or do i still have to go infront of a judge?if so what is the first step i take i know i have to do a petition but where do i send it or get it?
2007-09-06 11:15:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Are you emancipated due to being pregnant? - No, not even close. Since you demonstrated your lack of maturity by getting pregnant with out being married and a reasonable expectation of being able to support yourself, it is highly unlikely a judge would grant your request to be emancipated.
2007-09-06 11:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to become emancipated? If you do wish to do that I would contact a lawyer.
Aside from that though have you given any thought to adoption? Also is the father involved? He doesn't have to be present physically in the child's life but by-law he is obligated financially to help. There are systems in place that will deduct from his pay check, as long as he is getting one you could receive support.
However I would strongly consider adoption/furthering your education to increase future opportunities for both you and your child. Good luck.
2007-09-06 11:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by sbcalif 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is it you can't do? Why do you think you need to be emancipated? You may not need to be.
2007-09-06 11:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would contact a lawyer to see what the best course of action is.
2007-09-06 11:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by lilith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't need a judge. What for? Make sure you get health insurance. Babies are expensive.
2007-09-06 11:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you got the right to keep your legs closed little girl!
2007-09-06 11:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by Grizzly 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good luck with your life, you are going to need it.
2007-09-06 11:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋