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In some states when you become pregnant it takes the choice away from the parent. In some cases, doctors arent allowed to tell the mother or father that the child is pregnant. Where I live when a teen becomes pregnant, that teen then has the right to apply for benefits on their own independent of their parent. Best thing to do if you are unsure is to call your local health department. You can ask them and never tell them your name. Each state is different.

AnswerThere are not states where an underage mother can be forced to relinquish her rights to her child in any manner. She cannot be forced to have an abortion, place the child for adoption or sign over her custodial rights. In some instances the court may intervene to the extent that the mother and child are under family services supervision for a period of time. The court WILL NOT take a child from the biological parent unless there is clear and indisputable proof that the child has suffered abuse or neglect. The young mother has the same legal rights to her child as does an adult, regardless of what her parents or anyone other than a court of law may prefer. The young lady might wish to contact Birthright 1-800-550-4900, http://www.birthright.org, or Planned Parenthood, 1-800-230-7526, http://www.plannedparenthood.org, for assistance in finding medical care, legal aid and any other help that may be needed. AnswerTHE LAWS in your state probably address this issue from a legal standpoint.However, I think the real issue is "forcing daughter to put child up for adoption". If need be, they both should see a good therapist. The mother needsto see the daughters viewpoint and wishes, HOWEVER the daughter needs to heed the advice of someone older and wiser, and knows the whole situation- finances;place to live; the level of responsibility of the girl; the whole family dynamic; etc... It may be the case that this the best choice/option for all involved. However, if the mother is just being arbitrary and controlling, then I think the daughter should explore her legal standing and rights. The BEST thing that could happen is for both the mother and daughter to work it out as a family because trying to "force" someone to make such an important decision isnot going to work out well for anyone involved.
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Nope, you have to sign the papers. If you don't the child is yours. Parents can't make you give away your child.

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If you are 14 and pregnant in Michigan can your parent make you give it up for adoption?

No one can make you do anything you dont want to do. If you give the baby up for adoption it is your choice!! They cant tell you wat to do when it comes to your child. But think if you can take care of the child. Good Luck!


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Can your mom make you put the baby up for adoption?

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Can a girl drink alcohol if she is pregnant and plans to give the baby up for adoption?

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If you give your baby up for adoption what do you have to do?

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If 15 yr old girl 16 yr old boy are having baby and want to adopt out can parents of kids make them keep the baby or can the kids legally put baby up for adoption?

No, only the parents decide this and the adoption papers is the only legally binding contract a minor can sign. When it comes to your child you have the same rights as an adult. No one can force you to keep the child, abort or give it up for adoption.


Can you abort a baby at the third trimester?

dont do that because it is not the baby faught you got pregant if you can make a baby you can have the baby. Just when you have give up for adoption so you want always have to remember you killed a human being and one that has done nothing to you and cant speak up for itself.


What do you do being pregnant at 16?

First, tell your boyfriend. Then tell your parents and see a doctor to make sure you are healthy. You then have to make the choice of having the baby or abortion and if you decide to have the baby you have to choose between keeping it or adoption. The only one who can decide whether to give birth or not is you.