Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Legal Age

My brother got his 16 year old girlfriend pregnant and her parents say he can't see her or the baby. What we want to know is can they prohibit him from seeing her and the baby? Can she leave her house legally?


Asked on 2/05/07, 4:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Legal Age

The girl is still a minor and the parents can attempt to regulate her conduct and her visitors. The boy is the parent of a child and has the rights of a parent - when the child is born.

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Answered on 2/05/07, 4:56 pm


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