Can a minor be forced by their parents to get an abortion?
403567
No. Once you are pregnant you become emancipated. You can make your own choices and do not need parental consent. Your parents cannot force you to do anything you do not wish to do, they can only advise you.
669041
When you say "child", if you mean a minor, then no. If you mean your adult daughter, then perhaps. After being advised of her Miranda rights ("You have the right to remain silent, if you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney and to have an attorney present during any questioning ...") There are variations to Miranda, but they all basically say, "If you tell the police you did it after being warned not to, then too bad."\nOn the other hand, if your daughter is mentally disabled, and provably so, and has been or can be diagnosed with a disorder that would have made it impossible for her to understand her rights, then you may have a case.\nShort answer, get a lawyer. Longer answer, "Get a lawyer now."
742530
A minor cannot live separately from the parents if there is no valid reason under the law.
1012050
yes they can go to court.as long as you can pervide for the the child
755871
I have two daughters myself and I was also outraged by this. How can anyone think that it's ok for minors to murder  babies and then just go home and sit down  to  have dinner as usual with their family's.  What are these people thinking!!! These children need our protection and guidance they need to know about their options. This is something that could cause psychological problems in these young girls later on in life. They may need counseling and they need to be made aware of the dangers and complications that an abortion could cause them. All life is a sacred. God help us all!!
917051
That's a very difficult question.The fetus hasn't asked to be there,so it's not like its forcing,it has no will at that stage of development.\nIn general I believe the government doesn't have the right to demand of a woman to be forced to have a baby.Her body,her choice although open minded and real education could prevent a lot of unwanted pregnancies.
440110
I think whoever got her pregnant would be in more trouble, dependant on their age. If the guy is over 18, then that could be classed as statutory rape. As far as being expelled from school, i dont think they can do that under grounds of discrimination, however, it all depends on school policy. If she is already showing and hasnt been expelled yet, chances are that they are not going to.
718084
Why not see if you can get a free consultation with a lawyer or someone who can look over the papers and tell you what they mean.  It seems that if a parent didn't want visitation, they wouldn't be able to force it.  I mean, how would it be in the best interest of the child to send them to spend time with someone who wants nothing to do with them?  It wouldn't be doing the father or the child any good.  They shouldn't be concerned, especially if he is paying support and not causing any trouble with the girl and her mother.
598516
I believe the laws vary in different states.  I do recall reading about a 'would be" dad who fought the abortion his girlfriend was going to have and recall reading about another case where the "would be dad" fought the adoption the mother had planned immediately after birth.  In this case, the father won.  He had not been informed about the pregnancy at all.
477902
In short, no.  Your parents are still legally responsible for you and if they kick you out on the street, they can be charged criminally with endangering the welfare of a minor, or however it's defined in your state.  My guess is that they are just trying to scare you into continuing to go to church in hopes that you will remain a believer in God.  I'm not going to tell you how to believe or worship, I'm just telling you the law.
815226
If under 18, yes they can force you to return but in the real world, it is unlikely.\n\nGood luck to you
127135
I don't know.  Most states will allow you when have your parents permission
848613
If it's for a child then you have the normal rights of a parent, while it is in force.  Parental rights may also be shared between yourself and the the local authority.  There may be some restrictions about taking the child abroad, etc, but these will be noted on the Order.
226010
It depends on the state, but in a lot of them they can only as far as it goes to benefit the minor.  ie They can prevent mom from buying a new car, and force her to use the money on the childs medical bills, etc.
286101
Emancipation of a minor is just that he or she is considered "legal" even though they are under the age of 18. Still, they cannot do things that normal adults can do, like buy cars, get loans, or get car insurance.
189251
The State of Ohio does not have an emancipation law. A minor or parent is unable to file a legal action to have a minor emancipated or legally on their own and under the age of 18. There are two temporary ways in which a minor can be out of the custody of their parent. Either join any branch of the Armed Forces or marriage. However, if the marriage is dissolved or minor is discharged from the service and still under the age of 18 the custody automatically reverts back to the parent who originally had custody.\n\nIt sounds like your only hope is marriage.  However, 16 appears to be the earliest you can get married and then you will need parental consent.  Otherwise, you will have to wait until you are 18.  It does appear, though, that, as you are pregnant, you may be able to petition your county juvenile court to grant you consent even though you are underage.\n\n   \n \n Ohio § 3101.04. Consent of juvenile court.\n \n When the juvenile court files a consent to marriage pursuant to the juvenile rules, the probate court may thereupon issue a license, notwithstanding either or both the contracting parties for the marital relation are under the minimum age prescribed in section 3101.01 of the Revised Code. The license shall not issue until section 3101.05 of the Revised Code has been complied with, and until such child has been born, or it is found beyond doubt by the juvenile court that the minor female is pregnant and intends to have the child.
384508
Parental or guardian consent should be required for treatment in in all but emergency situations. This absolutely should include abortions. Most minors are not capable of making informed, mature decisions about medical care - I'm sure some are, but the vast majority are not. Minors are not 'entitled' to keep any medical situation from their parents.