Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

teen pregnancy

have a friend who is 15 yrs old soon to be 16. shes 6 months pregnant with a 24 yr old. he didnt know how young she was untill she told him after discoveing of the pregnancy. he wants to stay with her, move in and raise the child. can the government go after him for her being young?


Asked on 2/09/08, 12:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: teen pregnancy

You asked about an underage relationship.

Your friend's boyfriend needs to speak with a criminal attorney immediately. Engaging in a physical relationship with a minor in this instance is a crime: statutory rape. Once someone does the math the boyfriend is in trouble.

Regards,

Roger

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Answered on 2/09/08, 10:00 am


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