Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

can a mentally retarded girl who becomes pregnant , and receives ssi or disability benefits, due to many many medical conditions become emancipated and receive the checks and benefits herself -age 17 or does she need a guardian of some type due to the retardation


Asked on 7/17/10, 1:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bob Leonard Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

I would be surprised if a judge would emancipate a 17 year old who was mentally retarded, pregnant, and on disability for "many many medical problems." I could see the judge referring the matter to a probate court to investigate the need for a possible guardianship. Much depends on the decree of mental retardation.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 8:06 am


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