If a 28-31 year old man is with a 16 year old girl and got her pregnant, what legal actions can be taken?
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Legally, a 16 year old is considered a child in Massachusetts. Her parents could potentially file a criminal claim for statutory rape against the older man. Every state differs in what age is considered statutory rape.
With regard to the child itself, the mother can file a complaint in Probate and Family Court to set up child support payments, and to determine custody and visitation of the child.
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