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Can I get in trouble with the law if the father of my child is younger than me?
Asked on Feb 24th, 2013 on Litigation - Texas
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I'm 19 and I just found out that the father of my child is 17. Could I get in trouble? Can he sign the birth certificate?
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Michael J. Breczinski
In Michigan the age of consent is 16.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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Jeff Holmes, Attorney at Law
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The legal age of consent for sexual intercourse is 16 in the State of Washington. As such, there shouldn't be an issue with him signing the birth certificate. Having him do so will actually be helpful down the road if the two of you split up and you need to seek out child support from him in the future.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 11:26 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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In Texas, if the parties are within 3 years of birth of each other, it is an affirmative defense and the state will not prosecute.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 3:15 PM