Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

17 years old & pregnant

My daughter told me last week that she was pregnant and I told her to leave. she moved in with her 18 year old boyfriend and his mother, His mother asked that I give her Temp coustody of my daughter and I did. I have been sending the mother money for my daughters food and care/school. And my daughter is still on my insurance so she has coverage for her pregnancy. What I want to know am I still responsible for her until she is 18? And if so what?


Asked on 11/27/07, 10:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: 17 years old & pregnant

Given the information you have provided, Yes. Without emancipation or some other order of the court, you are responsible for a minor child (generally) until they are either 18 or 19 if still in high school while 18.

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Answered on 11/27/07, 10:27 am


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