Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: responsibility

Your son is responsible in more than one regard. But, in all due respect, why do you presume that the child is your son's progeny? Even if you son is responsible, the girl has much to prove in order to sustain a judgment for pregnancy expenses.

She has further to burdens to obtain child support. Nonetheless, if she or her parents were asking a question, I would advise them to obtain expenses for the prenancy and future child support. Properly informed, she also has the power of the State of Maryland on her side. But so do you if such an event is to occur.

Ordinarily, a female under the age of 18 is covered on a parent's health insurance policy. If no health insurance is available, public assistance may be an alternative.

Now that we've discussed some of the MINOR matters, you truly need to consider your situation. If you desire any relations with your grand child, you need to adopt a different approach. But, before any of this occurs you should be willing to pursue a DNA test to prove paternity. DNA tests cost roughly $500 to $1,000. It is not an easy matter to compell a DNA test if the girl or her parents do not consent especially if she is a minor. There are alternatives if she or her parents do not consent.

Despite all of this, you need to decide where you are with your son becomming a father. Whether you choose to support him with legal battles or otherwise is your choice, but every decision that you now make has significant ramifications for the future. I suggest your son seek an attorney.

You too should consult an attorney.

Re: responsibility

You're not legally responsible for the support of a child born out of wedlock fathered by your son. Is your son convinced he's the father? If not, a blood test is available to confirm paternity. In that event, your son will have to work out child support arrangements, possibly on a deferred basis if he will not be earning income for a while. I strongly suggest you obtain legal assistance in this matter, as the decisions that are made now will have long term consequences.

Re: responsibility

Parents of a 17 year old boy are not responsible for paying the medical bills or any other costs associated with a pregnancy of a girl who is not their daughter. Your son is partially responsible, if he is the baby's father, and he will also be responsible for child support for eighteen years. The parents of the girl may have some responsibility for their daughter's medical bills, and in most cases she would be covered on their health insurance. If your son is the father, and he has no income while he is a full-time student, you might want to consider contributing to any uninsured medical expenses related to the pregnancy if you ever might want to have a grandparent's relationship with the child. Be certain, first, that the child realy is your grandchild.