Legal Age Relationship Concerns

Summary

In Ohio, the age of consent is 16. Your 17-year-old girlfriend can legally consent to the relationship. However, her parents can still file a restraining order or press charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor if they believe youre encouraging illegal behavior. Temporary guardianship, even by a grandparent, does not significantly change the legal standing. Illegal behaviors include substance abuse, engaging in sexual activities without consent, truancy, and criminal activities.

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I am currently in Ohio
In Ohio, the age of consent is 16 years old. As your girlfriend is *, she is legally able to give consent. However, her parents' approval can be influential in certain situations, especially if they choose to involve law enforcement.
What approval issues could be an issue in this case?
In Ohio:
*. If her parents disapprove, they could file a restraining order against you.
*. They could press charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor if they believe you're encouraging illegal behavior.
If that parent placed their child in the care of another, lets say for about 3 days and the child received permission and approval from that legal guardian can that change things
If the temporary guardian gave permission for your relationship, it might potentially lessen issues. However, her legal parents can still:
*. File a restraining order upon return.
*. Press charges for contributing to delinquency if they believe you're encouraging illegal behavior.
What things could be considered illegal behavior?
In Ohio, illegal behaviors can include:
*. Substance abuse (drugs, alcohol)
*. Engaging in sexual activities without consent.
*. Encouraging truancy or other violations of school rules.
*. Criminal activities like theft, assault etc.
If the temporary legal guardian was a grandparent is there anything that could be changed?
In Ohio, it doesn't change much if the temporary guardian is a grandparent. If they approve of your relationship, it may help, but her legal parents can still:
*. File a restraining order
*. Press charges for contributing to delinquency if they believe you're encouraging illegal behavior.