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  • May 21, 2008, 07:42 AM
    Krisguana
    Teen pregnancy
    My 16 year old son got his 15 year old girlfriend pregnant can he get in trouble? We live in New York state.
  • May 21, 2008, 07:50 AM
    stinawords
    What kind of trouble are you worried about?
  • May 21, 2008, 07:53 AM
    Krisguana
    Legal
  • May 21, 2008, 07:58 AM
    Krisguana
    Legal trouble
  • May 21, 2008, 08:04 AM
    stinawords
    I wouldn't be too concerned with him being arrested as much as how he can afford the baby. Because they are so close in age I don't think he will be charged with anything but part of that depends on her parents. He will still be responsible for paying for the child. The girlfriend can go to court right after the baby is born and get an order for support (not that she will if they are still together).
  • May 21, 2008, 09:39 AM
    chela717
    Your son would not be in any legal trouble as he is also a minor. He would now be considered an emancipated minor which he would definitely have to be responsible for the baby.

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