What will happen to my baby if I go to court?

I am in a very stressful situation and need some help, I’m 14 years old pregnant and living in a terrible environment, I know there are no emancipation laws in ohio, but I read that if you’re pregnant they can take you out of your household, I’m not sure how to go about the situation, and if I do go to the courts what will happen to my baby?

Answer #1

okay, adoption isn’t an option, I have a job and so does my boyfriend, we’re capable of getting our own place but my mom won’t let me leave.

I’m aware of the options, but if I go to court I’m afraid they’ll try to take him away from me.

Answer #2

To emma12, not all people show that they are pregant, my aunt, is sooo skinny, but never showed she was pregant..

Answer #3

Why dont you call the department of social services?

this is their website http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/index.stm

Answer #4

Your only 14??!! YOU NEED TO GET HELP! I think you know that but fast because you dont need to stress or else your baby will stress and they could have like mental problems when they are born. What about the father?? Do his parents mind you living with them?? Whatever you have to do to relax and get help…

Answer #5

do you want to keep your baby? if you do you should have it secratly then put it up for adoption or give it to the police they will take care of it

Answer #6

I think your state probably has a Child Protection Services (or some other child welfare agency), so you should contact them.

Answer #7

How old is your boyfriend? If he is 18 and you two want to get married, that might solve your problems.

Family Law - General Family Law Questions

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What is the age with parental consent in ohio?

Male: 18 – parental consent and/or permission of judge required.

Female: 16 – younger parties may obtain license in case of pregnancy or birth of child. Younger parties may marry with parental consent and/or permission of judge

Family Law - General Family Law Questions

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What is the age without parental consent in ohio?

Male: 18

Female: 18

Answer #8

I think you need to consider adoption as your best option. Honestly you will not be able to offer a life for the child that it deserves. Then I think you need to seriously consider your situation. What is happening in your life that you are getting pregnant at 14? My guess iscyou don’t have the best relationship with your father. You should look at getting help.

Answer #9

Also Cellogirl. You cannot have a baby in secret! :) The Bump will give it away a little.

Answer #10

have you thought about adoption??

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