Is it legal for a guy to just leave if he got a girl pregnant?

Question

so i asked another question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsBCfV_tEOA0KK9eXOCHOWTsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080831133926AATPkDz

and some of the answers got me thinking.

if a girl gets pregnant, can the guy really just leave?

wouldn't the government make him pay child support or help support the mom and baby?

Answer 1

no its rude though

Answer 2

it is technically illegal... if she can prove it. but only if you're dealing with an idiot would he leave evidence behind. but it is legal after the baby is born, but after-birth dna testing is the only evidence people believe, which makes it legal.

Answer 3

IT is a sad world...because they SHOULD pay child support and teh court can order it...but the get out of it most of the time by paying only a small portion of it so they can say they are making an effort.

I worked for Juvenile court and you would be surprised at the men that only pay 5 to 10 bucks a month and say they can't afford more and the court says it is a justified amount and they are paying.

As long as they don't totally walk away from the child...even 10 bucks a month is enough to keep him in that childs life with visitation and parental rights.  

Yes the government will force child support and you can too...and it will vary depending on his income and ability.  

You can keep taking him to court to get the money..but you end up paying more for attorneys and never get the money in the end.

I have seen it over and over and over again.  Men will get jobs for minimum wage....and then work for money under the table that they don't have to admit to.  

No woman should have a baby if they are counting on child support....they might get it...then they might not.

Answer 4

He can just leave, that's the beauty of America!  She should of listened to him and got that abortion, now she's strung out of methamphetamine and living off food stamps.  

Answer 5

Yea child support, but thats NOTHING compared to having a baby to raise... plus they only have to if the mother takes him to court... most young mothers would rather have the guy out of their lives... or the guy might fight for custody later.  

Answer 6

well he can if he wants to but he has to pay for hos child every month bot unless he keeps the baby then u have to pay good luck  

Answer 7

well, yes but....

THATS TOTALLY WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS!!!

Answer 8

At least it is not ethical..........

Answer 9

Leaving and paying child support are two different things.

He can leave anytime he likes.

That stated, he is still financially responsible until the child reaches 18 or graduates from college.........

Answer 10

yeah you have to pay child support, but its not illegal to leave. its just really ******* stupid.

Answer 11

Yes, she can take you to court and file for child support.

Answer 12

i don't know but that is just wrong.

Answer 13

He can leave, unless you are married, he has no responsibility toward the kid