Q: Is it legal for my family to force me to get a birth control implant when I'm 18 or else I'll be put out on the street?
I am 18 years old and currently live with my grandmother and dad. They discovered that I have been seeing someone and are now forcing me to get a birth control implant; otherwise, they will make me move out. I found some organizations under the Project Heart Foundation, but I currently have no way of contacting anyone because my grandmother took and wiped my phone. Is it legal for my family to force me to get a birth control implant under these circumstances?
A: No, your family cannot force you to use birth control devices. You are of age and so they can't require it. If they require you to move out, they can do so. You can demand that your grandmother return your phone to you.
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