Judges frequently overstep their authority when ruling. Sad, but true.
In east Tennessee, a judge was asked to determine the last name of a child. The judge did that, but extended her decision to include a change of the child's first name, as well.
The child's first name was "Messiah." The judge ordered that changed to "Martin."
On the good side, the child's last name was set.
I am really not sure who was more brainless in this case: the child's parents in naming the child "Messiah," or the judge, who completely overstepped her authority.
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I respectfully disagree.
ReplyDelete"Little" Hal was old enough to reproduce, and is old enough to take responsibility for his actions. Since he can't legally work, it will have to fall to his parents to pay until he is old enough to work.
Barring technology, Sexual reproduction requires two willing partners. The child deserves the support of both parents, even if the parents are idiots.
Abortion is morally and ethically wrong, but cases like this make wonder if it isn't sometimes the right wrong thing.
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Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting.
I see your point. I really do. I might even add that the law might have *mandated* child support at that time.
As a counter-point for thought: this would not be the first law in existence that could be called wrong or unjust. A judge has the ability to rule... sometimes even outside the law (which Judge Gray has done on many occasions - too many).
Another point for thought - I suggest we remove entirely:
A) government control / definition of marriage
B) alimony and child support
Seems that would solve all problems in this case as well as most others.