im 16 and can i move out the house once i have my baby?

Question

Im 16 years old and i am pregant. i really want to move out and get married to my boyfriend but i dont know if it is legal at all.. i need some answers and some answers quick.

Answer 1

Once you become pregnant, you are considered imancipated (or at least when you give birth) which means you legally are an adult. You could move out after the baby is born but you will need them more than you know once the baby is born.

Answer 2

The fact that you cannot research this while you have internet access and find the answers for your local government show me that you aren't ready to take on the responsibility of having that level of independence, let alone trying to raise a baby by yourself.

Live at home as long as possible and be thankful for a good support network. Your family loves you and probably doesn't want you to make any mistakes that are going to put you or your unborn child into any type of danger/discomfort.

1. Grow up - if you don't know if you can get married, then the answer is no.
2. Don't get married - You will regret it. You have no concept of the real world and/or the stresses that every day life can burden a relationship with. Give it some time. Especially, do NOT get married just because you're having a baby. As a Christian I am not here to judge you for your decisions about premarital sex, but I can tell you that it's no reason to mock the sanctity of marriage. I would suggest speaking to a preacher/priest/elder figure of your local church (even if it's non-denominational) about what marriage involves. Since you haven't even really lived life yet, how do you know that it's something you want to do with someone you don't really know and who is likely to change as much as you will in the next 8-10 years?
3. Here's the best quick answer I can suggest:

You can, but you shouldn't.

GL to you, I hope you grow up and stay in school before you make a decision that will put you on welfare for the next 20 years. Oh yeah, once you have this baby please, for the love of God, use birth control.

Answer 3

Comming from a large family. Mom has 7 brothers and sisters and I'm the oldest of 38 grandkids. Almost every single person in my family had thier first child by 16 and got married. Now if thats the road you want to travel fine, call the court house they'll tell you the local marriage laws. But stop and do some thinking. Why do you want to move out? Because your parents drive you nuts, you think your to mature to live at home. You want things your own way? Divorce is 50 percent in this country, add a young age and a new baby and you can pretty much gurantee a divorce in under 5 years. Then theirs things like jobs, and money and bills. But hey I couldn't talk my 16 year old sister out of it at the time, because she just knew I was wrong. Now's she's a 23 year mother of a 6 year old child. Who depends on the state and my mother to help pay her bills and provide for her child. She's long since divorced. Lonely and depressed. Maybe if she had stayed home, finished highschool , and waited to get married things would have worked out a bit better. Children take time, money and consideration. If getting married is not 100 percent in favor and support of that child, give up the idea of marriage right now. Marriage even when made in ideal situations is hard work.

Answer 4

I was pregnant and became a mother at the age of 17! I lived on my own throughout my whole pregnancy! My daughter and I lived with the father! Although he was older and had a job! But any how, if you have jobs, and you can support your child then i'm pretty sure that you can. Make sure that you can support the child tho and yourselves! Its expensive and hard to live on your own. But don't let anyone tell you that you can't go to school, be a great mother and raise your child, and work! It is possible! I have done it! I am now 19, still live on my own with the father and I have a happy little girl! I wouldn't trade my life for the world! I also graduated from high school and I plan on going to college! So you can do anything. It will get hard but you just have to remember that it will get better! I'm proud of you and your bf for stepping up for your responsibility! Good luck and Congrats! Ohh I would def call your court house and ask before you do just incase it isn't allowed! I live in pa and I know that its allowed! The court houes or nobody can do anything to you for asking! if you have anymore questions or anything you can talk to me on my yahoo, i'll help ya the best i can. Its gracesmommy2107

Answer 5

What is the harm in waiting? You can still be a family if you don't live together right away. If your parents plan to help support you and your baby, stay put. Its hard to raise a baby at any age. My mom lives half way accross the country and I call her all the time with questions. You don't know how close you will become with your parents until months into raising your baby. If your parents will not put the baby in a bad situation, your best bet is to stay home and finish school. I have 3 1/2 yrs of college and b/c I didn't finish before I had my baby, I work for min wage. I know you probably want to make sure you raise your baby your way, on your own, and with the baby's daddy near; but trust me, I've never been close to my family til now. You'll need them.

Answer 6

Oh my! Do not get an abortion! That would be CRAZY. Whoever said that.. You are disgusting! It is okay for you to move out if your parents give you consent. You should first figure out how you two will pay for it, bills, baby expenses, insurance, rent, food... It is a lot of responsibility. You should make a budget, first. Maybe, your parents won't mind helping you out until you get on your feet, financially. You have to have parental consent to get married at this age. If I were you I wouldn't get married, you are so young. My sister got pregnant when she was 17 and she got married, she was married for 11 years, they just got divorced a couple months ago. The kids were devestated. She and her husband have had problems through the whole marriage. She said she wished she wouldn't have married him so soon. Just a thought though, you are going to do what you want anyways. Good luck with your new baby though! =]

Answer 7

I do not believe that is legal. But to give some advice you need to make sure that both you and your boyfriend are financially and mentally ready for a child. Don't get me wrong a child is a wonderful thing, but it's not easy being young and taking care of a child. Is there a problem at home that you can't stay there? Cause I would say stay there and save up, then move out when you feel like you can handle everything.
Trust me I had my son at a young age and it was not easy.

Answer 8

It depends on the state you live in. You need to contact the local marriage liscancing office. But you need to really think about this. It is one thing if your home life is neglectful or abusive but if your just doing it to live with some boy really think long and hard do you want to live on food stamps and well fare because for most married teen couples with babies that is a fact of life. If you do live in a bad home You are a child and child protective services can help you even if you are pregnant.

Answer 9

HI there, i'm living in New Zeland, i moved out of home when i was 16, but here you have to be 18 to get married, or if its earlier you have to have your parents promission... But otherwise your an adult here, thats when your legal to open your legs and ect, but drinking and marriage age is 18...

Have a good Christmas...

PS, our friend has a baby, yesterday YAY but it was 10 pounds 8... And the mother her self is so small, and he was 60cm long...

Answer 10

depends on what state you live in as to whether or not you can legally get married at 16 without consent or not. personally, i would think about what you are doing. i mean, i understand, you are 16, you love your boyfriend, you will make a great mom, your kid will never want for anything....are you sure you want to just up and leave your parents right now, especially if they are offering to help you raise the child you forgot you were gonna have to pay for before you got pregnant?

Answer 11

No. You can not get married unless your parents agree to it. Do not be in such a rush...I know if must be difficult for you because pregnancy is a very adult thing to have to deal with. If I were you I would wait until a few months after the baby is born and then discuss these wishes with your parents. Having a new baby in the house is rough and you will need all of the love and support you can get from your family. Your body is going through alot of changes and it will continue to do so for some time after the baby is born. Take it easy and don't be in such a rush! I will keep you in my prayers this evening.