Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

teen mothers

can a 16 yr old mom leave home without permission, for the day or for good and can she take her baby?


Asked on 2/04/08, 2:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: teen mothers

I cannot tell if this applies to Ky or Ohio law. In Kentucky, giving birth does not emancipate a 16 year old, so moving out without parent's consent is a no no. Unless there has been some kind of court order, though, the baby is the teens' and she can go out with the baby. However, there are obviously a whole set of concerns and facts not listed in this question.

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Answered on 2/06/08, 1:02 pm


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