What happens if two minors are dating and one turns 18?

No, you don't have to break up. (Sorry if you've read it already… misread the question) Unless someone is being petty or vengeful, no one is going to report the 18 year old if you two are in a sexual relationship. Even then, age of consent exists in many states in the US.

Can a 17 year old and an 18 year old be in a relationship?

Is it okay for an 18-year-old to date a 17-year-old? It's both legally and morally ok. However, nothing even vaguely sexual should take place. The 18-year-old is legally an adult and the 17-year-old is legally an infant.

Is it illegal for a 15 year old to date someone who just turned 18?

Yes. It is illegal to be in a sexual relationship with a minor. While some very narrow exceptions to the rules vary from state to state, if you are involved in a sexual relationship with a minor in California, you could face significant legal consequences.

What happens if you turn 18 and your girlfriend is 17?

A: There is no prohibition to continuing in a non-sexual relationship with your girlfriend. However, if you intend to engage in a sexual relationship, that may be an issue. California Penal Code section 261.5 says it is a crime to have sex if one party is over 18, while the other is 17 or under.

What is it called when a minor date someone over 18?

Statutory rape is a type of sexual assault in which one person engages in sexual activity with another person who is under the age of consent.

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Is 16 and 18 weird?

No, it is not weird at all. Make sure you do not engage in any sexual activity until you know and understand the laws in your state. Some states the legal age of consent is 16, and in others it is not.

What age is illegal to date?

In most states, the age of consent is 16 or 17. In some states, like California, the age of consent is 18.So if you're 18 or older, dating a 17-year-old in California is illegal.

What if my boyfriend is 18 and I'm 17?

And if They Have Sexual Relations at That Age Is It Illegal in California? California does not set a minimum age for someone to date within the state legally. However, if an adult has sexual relations with a minor, the adult can be charged with statutory rape.

What happens if your 18 and your girlfriend is 15?

In a Nutshell: Sex between an 18 year-old and a 15 year-old is illegal in California, meaning any touching of “private parts” of either, even with consent of both parties (and perhaps even the parents of each teenager) is illegal in California because the age of consent is 18.

Can a 30 year old date a 17 year old?

However, the details tend to vary. Some states may only require the partners to be within 5 years of each other. Others may have minimum ages that require both partners to be at least 16. California, however, does not have a Romeo and Juliet law.

Is 16 and 19 okay?

If sex gets involved it might be ok depending on the state or country you live in. Most US states have the age of consent at 16 and many have a close in age allowance of between 2 to 4 years so you might be ok there. A 16 year old might or might not be ready for a serious relationship in the way the 19 would.

Is 14 and 18 okay?

Is it wrong for a 14-year-old and 18-year-old to date, if they really love each other? Yes. 14, is both a minor and under the age of consent. 18, is a legal adult.

Can a 40 year old date a 20 year old?

The real rules about how old and young you can date. The “creepiness rule” states that the youngest you should date is “half your age plus seven.” The less commonly used corollary is that the oldest you should date is “subtract seven from your age and double it.”

Can a 17 and 18 year old kiss?

Do you know the consequences if you kiss a 17-year-old when you are a legal adult? 111his offense, with few exceptions, is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by both.

Can a 23 year old date a 18 year old?

Originally Answered: Is it appropriate for a 23 year old to date an 18 year old? You are both adults. As long as each of you respects the other person there is no reason you cannot become involved in a dating relationship. The age difference that might make you a little uncomfortable now will lessen over time.

Is a 20 year old dating a 17 wrong?

Yes, it's perfectly okay for a 20 year old to date a 17 year old. Just don't have sex, because while the age difference is miniscule, by law one of them is still underage for a little while longer.

What happens if I turn 18 and my girlfriend is 16?

The purpose of statutory rape laws is to help prevent teenage pregnancies. Generally speaking, an 18-year-old can date a 16-year-old provided that the relationship is not sexual. If the relationship becomes sexual, then it could be illegal depending on the state.

Is it OK to have GF at 15?

Some pediatricians suggest that kids wait until they're 16 to start this kind of one-on-one dating. That's a good place to start the discussion, but every kid is different. Some are more emotionally mature than others.

Can a 21 year old date a 17 year old?

Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual.

Is 17 and 16 ok?

16/17 is actually legal in most states and if 18 can be with decades older, why can't 16/17 be with only a few years older? Is it ok to be 18 and date a 16 year old? Legally, dating (excluding sexual interactions) is not a crime anywhere. Morally, to each their own.

Can a 17 almost 18 year old date a 21 year old?

Is it legal for a 17 year old to date a 21 year old? Absolutely. There is no law that prevents the two of you from dating (as in going to the movies, walking in the park, etc). However, if what you're really asking is if it's legal for a 17 year old to have sex with a 21 year old the answer is “It depends”.

Is it illegal for a 17 to date 24?

Can a 24-year-old man go to jail for dating a 17-year-old girl? No laws in the US restrict dating by age.

Can a 22 year old date a 19 year old?

No, they're both over 18 and can both consent, so nothing is wrong here.

Is it illegal to date a 21 year old at 14?

And, in the USA, we have laws to protect minors from being “exploited” by adults. If anything “sexual” happens between a 14 year old and a 25 year old, the older person could be classified as a 'sexual predator;' and spend time in jail and have their life ruined. As a 14 year old, date people your own age.

How old is minor?

In all 31 states, a minor is referred to as someone under the age of 18. Minors aged 16 or 17 who are charged with crimes could sometimes be treated as an adult.