Can a 15-year-old emancipated female move in with her 17-year-old boyfriend without there being legal problems?

Answer 1

You are really going to hate this answer, but you're too young! You could probably live with this young man without many problems since you are on your own, but he can be charged with "Statutory Rape" if it should ever come up to the wrong person what age you are, and what age he is. Really think of what you are doing. You haven't even begun to live life yet, and experience so many wonderful things out there that you can only do when single and before you marry and settle down to raise a family. Then he is going off to the air force and you will be one lonely gal. 9 chances out of 10 you will find it very hard to remain faithful to him because of your loneliness. Why not stay where you are, keep in touch by letter, phone or email and take it slow and easy. I'm not saying you both won't end up together at all, but don't rush into this. By the way, I didn't hear the word "love" in your post. The previous answer fails to take into account the law that is present in a few states, especially Texas, that it is not illegal, providing both parties are within three-years age difference.? 21.11. INDECENCY WITH A CHILD. (a) A person commits an offense if, with a child younger than 17 years and not the person's spouse, whether the child is of the same or opposite sex, the person: (1) engages in sexual contact with the child or causes the child to engage in sexual contact; or (2) with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person: (A) exposes the person's anus or any part of the person's genitals, knowing the child is present; or (B) causes the child to expose the child's anus or any part of the child's genitals. (b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor: (1) was not more than three years older than the victim and of the opposite sex; (2) did not use duress, force, or a threat against the victim at the time of the offense; and (3) at the time of the offense: (A) was not required under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, to register for life as a sex offender; or (B) was not a person who under Chapter 62 had a reportable conviction or adjudication for an offense under this section. [For more, see http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pe.toc.htm] An order of emancipation can be rescinded. If your parents (or anyone else for that matter) reports this, then it likely would be.Absolutely right - even though it is not the answer you want, this will almost certainly end up with your boyfriend in legal hot-water. It only takes one to tip the right person off, and with several years left until you are 18, it is a pretty sure bet that it will happen. I believe that in some states that once you are emancipated you are able to consent to sex legally regardless of your age.