Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Pregnant girl wants to leave home

I have a friend that is 17 and wishes to leave her parents home. Can she leave without getting into trouble?


Asked on 9/04/07, 6:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Pregnant girl wants to leave home

Your question is can she leave without permission. The anwser is no. She can go down to family court and petition to be declared emancipated from her folks. She would have to show she could take care of herself financially and the baby too and that she can protect herself and baby in health and other areas.

Maybe there is an adult at school that could advise her further.

I wish her and the baby, and you Godspeed.

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Answered on 9/06/07, 10:49 pm


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