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Question: Okay. I just found out that I am pregnant. My mother told me that if she ever found out that I was pregnant that I would never see the father again. Can my mother legally keep me from seeing the father of my baby? We are both seventeen and his mother said that if they can't see the baby then they will get custody.
Answer: Your mother cannot legally keep the father from seeing the child. He has just as many parental rights as you do. Can she keep you from seeing him? Yes, until you are 18 she can restrict who you spend time with. You may want to look into counseling provided by the court to determine a parenting plan that will be in the best interests of your child.
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On 01/03/09
April from NY said:
I am not sure where you are from but here in NY your mother cannot stop the father of the child from seeing the child, or having any contact with the child. She also cannot stop you from having contact with the father. We just went through a similar situation with my niece but she isn't pregnant and the courts told my sister that now at the age of 17 we cannot stop my niece from leaving, or doing anything but that my sister is responsible for her till she is 21 which I feel is so wrong. I feel if you are allowed to do what you want then you should be held responsible.
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On 03/22/06
N from AZ said:
You may need to allow your mother a little time to grieve. She may see this pregnancy as a stumbling block to your future. However, sweet babies have a way of bringing us together. Perhaps it is their unconditional love. Parenting requires a lot of responsiblity. Perhaps if you begin looking into parenting classes and looking for ways to financially support your child, she will find it easier to accept your news. If you need to live with your mother for awhile longer, understand that it will be your duty to get up with the child - sleeping in is over! Good luck to you and God bless.
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