Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Utah
16 year old pregnant is she an adult? Is she still an adult after she has baby and keeps the baby? Can she move away from controlling parents?
Asked on 9/03/09, 11:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cory Wall
Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.
A 16 year old is not legally an adult until the age of 18. She can become an emancipated minor if she decides to move out on her own.
Answered on 9/09/09, 3:12 pm