Can my partner or I get in trouble for having sex if we aren’t married?
Maybe.
Even if you and your partner both agree to have sex, sex with a minor is illegal under California law unless the two people are married.
Marriage and relationships
If I am under 18, can I get married?
Yes.
You will need permission from a judge and permission from a parent or legal guardian, if you have one.
If I’m emancipated, do I need my parent’s permission to marry?
Yes. If you are under 18, you still need the same permissions.
Can I marry someone of the same sex?
Yes.
In California, you may marry someone who is the same sex as you are.
If I got married in another state or country, am I married in California?
Yes.
If your marriage is legal in that state or country, California law says you are married.
If I am an undocumented immigrant, can I get married?
Yes. If you marry a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may apply for a green card.
How do I get a judge’s permission?
You must file a paper, called a Petition, at the Superior Court in the county where you live.
Your county’s Superior Court may have other requirements, such as premarital counseling.