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