Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Dateing a minor

okay my question is that me and this

girl started to hang out and found

out we really like each other. i really

want to start dating her but im 20

and she just turned 16 so i need to

know would i be fine to date her with

out wereing about going to jail if i get caught with her and another thing is

the whole sleeping together and

what not iv read the laws but that to confusing to figure out what they say

about it all


Asked on 11/28/08, 5:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Dateing a minor

First of all, the age differense is significant. Her parents could say "no" and seek a restraining order. Since she is a minor that is their perogative.

Second, dating is never unlawful. Sexual contact may be.

Third, sexual contact is not unlawful in Minnesota after the age of 16 unless you are in a position of authority, but I would caution against it.

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Answered on 11/30/08, 1:42 am


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