Legal Question in Family Law in California
When a 13 year old female becomes pregnant, whose decision is`it to keeop it or have an abortion hers or the parents?
Asked on 5/21/11, 8:03 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Leanne Gerritsen
Law Office of Leanna M. Gerritsen
It is her decision. Her parents cannot force her to have any medical procedure, as she is the patient.
Answered on 5/21/11, 8:09 pm
They can, however, prevent her from having an abortion unless she can obtain a court order.
Answered on 5/21/11, 8:12 pm
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