My15 year old step-daughter is pregnant and I don't know what to do. She's refusing to put the baby up for adoption, but we cannot afford to support the baby. She is only a sophomore in high school and has 2 more years to go. My husband is out of work and we still have 4 minor children to support. We've explained to her that adoption is the best option, as the child would have everything he needs. We currently have 5 people living in a 3 bedroom home and would not even have a bedroom for the baby. My son does not even have his own room yet, as we were just married in December.
She thinks she can support the baby on a part-time job, while attending school full-time. She has no transportation and does not even have a job yet. I checked with my insurance company, and they will not cover the baby once she leaves the hospital.
As her legal guardians, what are our rights and responsibilities and what are hers? Is there a way we can legally make her put the baby up for adoption? We live in the the State of Ohio. Please help!
She thinks she can support the baby on a part-time job, while attending school full-time. She has no transportation and does not even have a job yet. I checked with my insurance company, and they will not cover the baby once she leaves the hospital.
As her legal guardians, what are our rights and responsibilities and what are hers? Is there a way we can legally make her put the baby up for adoption? We live in the the State of Ohio. Please help!