Q: I am a 17 year old girl who is dating a 20 year old man. I turn 18 in 6 months.
My mom and her boyfriend do not approve of us. We hang out and still see each other so my mom has said she is going to file charges against him and take us to court. I would like to know if we're doing anything wrong? Or if there is anything I need to know about laws to keep us from trouble?
A: If you are disobeying your mother - then yes, you are doing something wrong. However, the more important question is is whether your boyfriend is doing anything legally wrong. Basically, the only thing your mother can legally do is keep you at home and prevent him from trespassing - maybe get a restraining order. But in 6 months when you turn 18 - she won't be able to legally do anything.
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