What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? oklahoma
My friend is seventeen years old and pregnant. Her parents are being very unsupportive and trying to force her to do things she doesn't want to, like get an abortion. I know they can't make her, but the situation is very stressful and not good for her at all. A major problem is the fact that they put her down and emotionally abuse her all the time. Unfortunately that's nearly impossible to prove. We were going to talk to a lawyer about getting her emancipated, but in the state of Oklahoma that's really complicated. We're also going to involve juvenile services and DHS. I was just wondering if there is anything we should or could do or anyone other people to call that would help her case more in any way, and perhaps guarantee her a way out? She has a place to stay with us, financially stable and willing to do anything and everything for her and her baby.
My friend is seventeen years old and pregnant. Her parents are being very unsupportive and trying to force her to do things she doesn't want to, like get an abortion. I know they can't make her, but the situation is very stressful and not good for her at all. A major problem is the fact that they put her down and emotionally abuse her all the time. Unfortunately that's nearly impossible to prove. We were going to talk to a lawyer about getting her emancipated, but in the state of Oklahoma that's really complicated. We're also going to involve juvenile services and DHS. I was just wondering if there is anything we should or could do or anyone other people to call that would help her case more in any way, and perhaps guarantee her a way out? She has a place to stay with us, financially stable and willing to do anything and everything for her and her baby.