Question: Could my father or mother stop me from dating my 19 year old boyfriend? Since we aren't having sex could they press any charges against him?
Answer: If you are a minor (under 18 years old in Arizona) your parents have the right and duty to control you and the duty to support you. In certain circumstances, a minor who can fully support him or herself will become an emancipated minor. However, this means the minor has the full responsibility of all of his or her needs. Merely contributing to your support does not mean that you can become emancipated.
Your parents have a duty to protect you and provide for you. Your parents do not have a duty to allow you to do what you want.
Your parents will lose their right and duty to control you if they abuse it. This usually involves some sort of criminal behavior, or behavior that puts you in danger. Not feeding, clothing, or houseing you would be examples of this behavior. Your contribution towards food, housing or clothing does not get you out of obeying them.
Unless you are fully emancipated, or your parents legally lose their right to parental authority, you cannot leave home without their permission. If the 19 year old boy, that you are interested in, is not committing a crime then he would have the opportunity to prove that within the process if charged, but then your parents would not have a reason to press charges either.
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On 02/25/08
Lydia from AZ said:
Does anyone know the age limits in AZ? I talked to some friends of mine, and they said that if they are over 15, then they are allowed to date people up to 19 years of age, but I'm not sure. Anyone know?
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On 02/23/08
C.C from AL said:
Well i tink that if ur datin an older guy and ur not doin any thing with him ur parents have no right to stop that i mean u cant call the cops for someone being older than you
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On 12/19/07
danny from AZ said:
yes they can stop you depending how old you are.if you are about 14... NO!
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On 09/23/07
Ryan from MI said:
It depends on the law in your state and how old you are. You might not be having sex, but doing other sexual activities with him over 18 and you possibly 16-17, could be considered sexual assault of a minor, unless the age of consent in your state is 16. If you are under 16, like 15 and he is 19, anything he does to you sexually, (even if its not sex,) is a crime.
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On 02/23/07
Karim from Othr said:
I am not an expert in this path but I can't see the justice in your parents prosecuting your boyfriend. Maybe you haven't explained the whole story? Anyway, if he hasn't committed a crime then he has the advantage in the court case. But your parents do have the duty to look after you (Family Law - Rights and Duties). Thank you.
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