My question involves juvenile law in the State of: New York
When he was 15, my son slept with his then 17 year old girlfriend. In March, while my son was still 15, they had a baby.
I'm afraid that my son (or I, since he is a minor) will be financially responsible for this child. The age of consent in NY is 17, and obviously he was underage (15) when the baby was born.
I understand there is a financial responsibility, but this girl took advantage of my son. She has some bad friends who turned my son onto heroin, and she is now in jail for burglary. I would hate for my son to have to be FORCED to pay for something he really didn't have the maturity nor mind set due to the drugs, to control.
I spoke with the local ADA and she was adamant about me pressing charges, saying that if this was my daughter instead of my son, I'd be really upset. I know this poor girl has a lot on her plate and I don't want to press charges if I don't have to.
Given this mitigating circumstance, what are my son's financial responsibilities?
The maternal grandmother has temporary custodial rights.
Thanks for any advice.

