Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Florida

leaving your house at 17 and pregnant.

im 17 yrs old and my boyfriend is 19. im pregnant and i left my house and i live with him and his parents. can my boy friend go to jail for letting me live with him? and can i leave my house?


Asked on 2/09/09, 12:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: leaving your house at 17 and pregnant.

The child abuse statute in Florida is very vague. In layman's terms, it basically makes it a crime to do anything that would contribute to the delinquency of a minor. Technically, I suppose, he could be charged with child abuse, but I doubt that it's likely.

Since you're not yet 18, your parents can legally force you to return home.

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Answered on 2/10/09, 3:22 pm


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