Is it legal for a 19-year-old male to date a 16-year-old female in Indiana?

Answer 1

Well, it depends if they are family friends yes, but if they met over the internet then I don't think that would be a good idea. There is no law about dating and what ages one has to be. In Indiana the age of consent is 16, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Answer 2

It is not illegal for an 18 year old to date a 17 year old in Indiana. It is also not illegal for a 17 year old to have sexual relations with an 18 year old in Indiana. The age of consent in Indiana is 16. Be careful however, there are other laws that could come in to play such as contributing to the delinquency of a minor. This could come about if the 17 year old has parents that object to her dating you, she skips school to be with you, stays with you past curfew ect.

Answer 3

Yes it would be legal, because dating has never been the subject of any laws. Sexual activity has specific laws that vary throughout the world. Being 17 means there isn't going to be an issue in either case, as long as you don't go out with someone too young, three years is usually the limit.

Answer 4

That depends on where you live and what the laws are in your region.

Answer 5

if you love him the right thing is to go out with him .the important thing is not riligion it is the heart . trust me........

Answer 6

In the US, they may date, but it puts the boy in a compromising situation. If any allegation of sexual contact is made, he is in deep jeopardy.

Answer 7

yes it is because the 17 year old is still a minor and there can be no more than a 29 year age difference if you do see each other make sure nothing sexual happens between you two.

Answer 8

Dating is not legislated. Sexual contact is. In Missouri, the age of consent is 17, in Indiana it is 16, so there should not be any legal issues.