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18 and 16 pregnant

California

me and my girlfriend have been going out for 5 months. i am 18 and she is 16. her mom likes me and said i was a nice boy 4 her daughter. her mom made an appointment 4 a doctors appoinment 2 get her on birth control because she knew we were having sex even though we denied it. we didnt go and now she is pregnant. her mom was ok with it and my parents were fine too. now my girlfriend got kicked because of an arguement that had nothing to do with her being pregnant and is now living with me at my parents house. her mom has threatened 2 call the cops 4 satutory rape now that we are together. what can happen from here if she does?

First, if there is abuse going on in her home she needs to report this to the authorities. There is shelter help available for her that would be less of a legal risk to your future and hers. California Family and Domestic Violence Referral Directory [1] Her living arrangement (in your home) may not be a wise approach to facing the legal issues at hand, and in fact, will likely make the situation worse and create more risk for you legally.

If the parents file a complaint with police, you can be arrested; they could have her (the 16 year old) picked up and returned home. The parents can also petition the court for a restraining order to keep the two of you apart.

I would strongly encourage you to seek confidential advice from a California Attorney. This would be the smartest path to follow for your future. Due to the fact that she is a minor, her parents will have control of these matters legally on her behalf. If she is pregnant, you would be wise to have an attorney explain your legal rights as the father and also prepare you for the legal issues of support and custody ahead of you. Also, see our "Self-Help" [2] links (right side of page) available on these issues.



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