Does becoming pregnant or having a child mean a minor is automatically emancipated?
No. While getting married generally constitutes emancipation, becoming pregnant and having a child does not. The difference is that a person who marries generally intends to substitute the parents support and responsibility with the spouses support and responsibility. However, if a minor becomes pregnant and has a child but does not marry, her parents continue to be responsible for her and she may continue to rely on their support. Please note that the babys father also may have support obligations in such a situation.
