Legal Question in Family Law in California
16 and pregnant
we have a 16 daughter who currently lives with her boyfriend beacause she ran away from home. She is now 2 months pregnant are we responsable to pay her and the babys medical costs? can she get emancapated even though she does;nt work or go to school?
Asked on 2/24/09, 11:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: 16 and pregnant
You are not responsible for your daughter's child and the medical expenses associated with the pregnancy and child birth. Emancipated is problematic as she has no source for her support.
Answered on 3/04/09, 9:23 pm