emancipation/underage pregnancy

[Silverplum]

If you're not, how do you know that she's being "tormented and tortured" on an hourly basis?

"daily...no, not daily...hourly!"

 

[cbg]

I said parental consent, judicial consent, or both. Even in MD, a pregnant teenager is not guaranteed a marriage license.

 

[Zigner]

Oh and by the way - just wanted to let you know- the knocking up didn't happen at my house. It happened at hers

Way to keep track of your son!

 

[CdwJava]

From the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services:

Article 1, 1 24, of the Maryland Annotated Code provides that the age of majority is 18, and that a person reaching that age is an adult for all purposes, except when specifically provided otherwise by statute. Unlike some other states (like California), Maryland does not have a youth emancipation act. There are some instances in which a Maryland youth may become emancipated. For example, § 2-301 of the Family Law Article permits the emancipation of a minor by marriage. That means that the child is freed from the control of the parents, and the parents are free from the duty to support the child. Emancipation by marriage does not free the child from the legal disabilities (voting, drinking, ability to enter into contracts, etc) imposed on minors unless a statute specifically says so. A minor who is married has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical treatment or to hold title to property as a tenant by the entireties with a spouse who has reached the age of majority.​

Note that such a marriage would generally require both sets of parents to agree ... not likely here, and no court is likely to consider such a marriage in the best interests of the child even if they both reach the minimum age for such a marriage in a year.

Here is a further link from the MD DJS:

Emancipationof a Minor

Ninjamon, you have no legal standing here. You may feel you have a moral responsibility, but you have no LEGAL position here. None. You can always support your son by hiring an attorney and going to court to establish paternity and seeking visitation when the child is born. But, any thought that the pregnant minor will be permitted to live with you is a pipe dream.

 

[Proserpina]

I said parental consent, judicial consent, or both. Even in MD, a pregnant teenager is not guaranteed a marriage license.

Yupadoodledoo!

Baby does not equal "guaranteed married license". Even in MD.

(Though "baby" does guarantee at least the opportunity to grow up, become an effective parent and raise a healthy, well-adjusted child...)

 

[ninjamom2]

Thanks for the information..I really appreciate it. And silverplum perhaps you should try living a real life instead of condemning people on the computer. As I have looked over your answers I see that you have really offered nothing but your bitter opinion. Do you stalk regularly on the computer to do this to people? Perhaps a little therapy??? And for the rest of you thanks once again and to those who are so hateful...hopefully nothing like this ever happens to you and you have children who are perfect and don't ever have sex. I work in the law enforcement field and have seen real life and it isn't pretty or perfect...but for all of you...there but for the grace of GOD go you
Thanks again. Oh and do they still have homes for unwed mothers? I know you simply cant call and have the state take your child because you no longer want the responsiblity. Just wondering Thanks

 

[Zigner]

Thanks for the information..I really appreciate it. And silverplum perhaps you should try living a real life instead of condemning people on the computer. As I have looked over your answers I see that you have really offered nothing but your bitter opinion. Do you stalk regularly on the computer to do this to people? Perhaps a little therapy??? And for the rest of you thanks once again and to those who are so hateful...hopefully nothing like this ever happens to you and you have children who are perfect and don't ever have sex. I work in the law enforcement field and have seen real life and it isn't pretty or perfect...but for all of you...there but for the grace of GOD go you
Thanks again. Oh and do they still have homes for unwed mothers? I know you simply cant call and have the state take your child because you no longer want the responsiblity. Just wondering Thanks

So, as a mandated reporter, have you reported both sets of parents for child neglect? Hmmmmmmmm?

 

[ninjamom2]

Age 16 or 17 – The same law allows a minor to marry with parental or guardian consent. A minor may also marry without this consent if the woman can show proof of childbirth or pregnancy. A doctor's certificate stating that s/he has examined the woman (and that she is pregnant or has given birth is considered sufficient proof to allow the marriage. (Md. Family Law Code Ann. §2-301(a)(2)) This is what I saw reference a minor marrying at age 16 t

 

[Proserpina]

Thanks for the information..I really appreciate it. And silverplum perhaps you should try living a real life instead of condemning people on the computer. As I have looked over your answers I see that you have really offered nothing but your bitter opinion. Do you stalk regularly on the computer to do this to people? Perhaps a little therapy??? And for the rest of you thanks once again and to those who are so hateful...hopefully nothing like this ever happens to you and you have children who are perfect and don't ever have sex. I work in the law enforcement field and have seen real life and it isn't pretty or perfect...but for all of you...there but for the grace of GOD go you
Thanks again. Oh and do they still have homes for unwed mothers? I know you simply cant call and have the state take your child because you no longer want the responsiblity. Just wondering Thanks

This is NOT YOUR CHILD.