There is nothing as a parent you can do for your daughter because she's not a minor. If she was raped (I sure hope not) then SHE is the one that would have to press charges. Just be there for her and stop the fighting and trying to get even with this young man. Your daughter probably is in love with this young man and gave her consent to have sex. It takes two. If this young man is a good person, then at least meet with him. I know 17 is a young age to get married, but no so many years ago if you reached 18 and weren't married you were considered a spinster. If the two love each other then try to see this and let it be. Stop and think back to when you were younger. Remember the love you felt for someone, the sexual urges, the excitement and adventure. If you didn't get pregnant before you were married my bet is you were just darn lucky. Yes, perhaps your daughter will get married, have a couple of children and perhaps divorce, but look around ... people older than your daughter are getting divorced. Every so often a few good marriages sneak through and it has nothing to do with how old you are. Never mind what family and friends think and just sit down with your daughter and talk to her woman-to-woman and not mother to daughter. She really needs your support whether she ends up marrying this man or not. Whether she marries him or gives this baby up for adoption, you will always be the grandparent to that child. Although I don't often suggest this, please (if you haven't already seen it) see the movie "Note Book" and you will see the struggles of two young people that ended up together for a lifetime. This is a true story by the way. I can feel for you and I understand you had many plans for your daughter, but she still can finish school, go to college and have a career. It's done all the time. I really hope you and your husband meet with this young man and get to know him a little more. Perhaps he's not as bad as you have made him out to be. Good luck Marcy
You could potentially seek legal action against the tattoo artist for performing the tattoo without parental consent, as minors are not typically allowed to get tattoos without permission. You could also consider discussing the situation with your daughter and seeking professional advice on next steps.
The judgment is against the person, not the property.
If she was age of consent she gave legal consent to sex so that part you can not do anything about. He can not be charged for anything then. It's not illegal to get pregnant, it's the sex itself that is illegal if she is below age of consent. In that case, if he is 18+, it was statutory rape. If he knew she was a runaway he can be charged with aiding a runaway. I would think twice about that though since your grandchild would be without her dad and he would not be able to pay child support from jail. Your daughter is 18 soon and will be emancipated. Try to keep a good relationship with her so you have a chance to a have a good relationship with your grandchild. Choose your battles.
I've actually been in a situation like this before, except I was the 16 year old. In Pennsylvania the parents can press charges as long as she's not pregnant (she's considered an adult at that point) or hasn't been emancipated. In PA if the girl is under 18 and the man is over 18 it's considered statutory rape and is illegal. Check with the police department in your area but I'm pretty sure it's possible
Candy Lightner's daughter was killed by a drunk driver in 1980. This tragic event led Lightner to found Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and become a prominent advocate for tougher drunk driving laws and awareness campaigns.
No, they cannot legally take the child away. Though a minor, the parent does have rights regarding the child.
Answer:Matthew 10:35 (KJV) For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Luke 12:53 (KJV) The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Luke 12:51-53 "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
"Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law." Luke 12:51
Healthcare professionals advice against taking this while pregnant.
No.
never
Happ = hoes against pregnant pillpoppers!
Eww,you freak!
There are no laws against it. Probably the main reason for this is that lobsters don't get pregnant.
Contact social services. They are often required to pay child support.
Because she was the daughter of Katherine of Aragon, and raised as a devout Catholic.