16, pregnant, and need to get out of here.

[cbg]

Maryland says parental consent MAY be waived. Not, WILL be waived.

 

[I'mTheFather]

Well, yes, on the other link that is true. The state link is a little clearer.

http://www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/queenannes/marriage.html

Applicants Under the Age of 18
An individual 16 or 17 years old may not marry unless:

1. The individual has the consent of a parent or guardian and the parent makes oath that the individual is at least 16 years old or:
2. If the individual does not have the consent of a parent or guardian, either party to be married gives the clerk a certificate from a licensed physician stating that the physician has examined the woman to be married and has found that she is pregnant or has given birth to a child.

 

[cbg]

I'm still not convinced. But whether I am right or wrong about a pregnant minor in Maryland needing a court order is irrelevant to the fact the in the OP's state, she is neither able to marry without parental consent, nor is she emancipated by virtue of being pregnant.

 

[I'mTheFather]

I don't believe anyone disputed the requirements in NM. Longsally brought up SC. You brought up all the rest of the states.

Just want to make sure the info given is as correct as possible.

 

[commentator]

Once again, follow the money. If the grandparents are getting money for you to stay with them, or you are being counted as a member of your mother's household in some way that benefits her financially, they will absolutely not give up on keeping you (and your baby when it comes) at home with them, at least with grandparents. Many times teens who are 16,17, feel they are independent adults, but they are not completely familiar with their family's sources of income, and do not realize that their parent or caretaker may be receiving benefits specifically because they live there.

 

[stealth2]

In South carolina, once you have a child, you are emancipated and can go wherever you like. I would check the laws in your state

When did NM become part of SC? Really, Sally? Hush the muffin.

 

[CSO286]

In South carolina, once you have a child, you are emancipated and can go wherever you like. I would check the laws in your state

1. We're not talking South Carolina here.
2. Pretty sure you don't know the difference between medical emancipation and legal emancipation.
3. Please step away from they keyboard and do not return until and unless you can provide RELEVANT statutory citations for your input.