QUESTION
Can a 16 year old girl legally chose who she can date which is a 17 year old boy even though parents say no?
Asked on Feb 09th, 2015 on Child Custody - Washington
4 ANSWERS
Thomas Edward Gates
No, not as long as your are a minor.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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There is no law about that. However, you are a child and therefore subject to your parent's rules.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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No, legally her parents are her guardians and can decide. In practice this may be difficult to enforce as Romeo and Juliet teaches us. The one exception is if the girl is emancipated (legally an adult - which takes court approval).
Answered on Feb 10th, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Dave Hawkins
The law does not address this issue there is no statute or case law referencing the same. Parents are in control of their children and its up to the parents to exercise their authority in the manner best suited to the situation. The parents may file a petition with the court preventing the boy form coming to the home.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2015 at 1:08 PM