article_snippet.sent: But in January, a court ruled that Cassandra Fortin could not make the decision because Cassandra Fortin was not legally mature enough and the state's Department of Children and Families gained temporary custody of Cassandra Fortin.
article_snippet.sent: Some other states recognize the mature minor doctrine.
article_snippet.sent: But in January a court ruled Cassandra Fortin could not make the decision because Cassandra Fortin was not legally mature enough and the state's Department of Children and Families gained temporary custody of the teen .
highlights_snippet.sent: But state ruled teen was not legally mature enough to make the decision .
  