Legal Question in Family Law in New York
amancipation
what age can a child be have to be
who is responisble if a child get pregnant at the age of 13
Asked on 3/13/07, 5:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister
PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER
Re: amancipation
In NY, a child under 21yo, is a minor and generally, will not be deemed by a Court, as emancipated, if they are not self supporting.
Therefore, although parents of a 13yo who is pregnant or a mother, cannot be held responsible for their child's child, they are generally not relieved of their child support obligation to their minor child.
Good luck,
Answered on 3/14/07, 6:23 pm
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