What to do if I have wanted to date a girl that I go to church with but I am 18 and she is 14?
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What to do if I have wanted to date a girl that I go to church with but I am 18 and she is 14?
I’ve wanted to date her for about a year now, however I do not plan on having sex with her until she is at least 18 and we can get married. What, if any, special actions do I need to take before and during dating her. We are exactly 4 years and 35 days apart in age.
Asked on July 20, 2014 under Criminal Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You sound like a very upstanding young man who has great concern for others. It is a very difficult situation that you are in. Legally the best thing for you to do is to keep the relationship as a friend ship until such time as she turns 18. I would make sure that you two are always in a group and never alone for anyone to be able to accuse you of any wrong doing. Her parents may react in a way that you do not expect given the age difference and that could cause you great grief. Given that you are 18 and she is a minor any accusation or conviction of even a small offense may result in your having to register as a sex offender the rest of your life. Good luck.
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