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.
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.
Yes.
You will need permission from a judge and permission from a parent or legal guardian, if you have one.
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.
Yes. If you are under 18, you still need the same permissions.
Yes.
In California, you may marry someone who is the same sex as you are.
Yes.
If your marriage is legal in that state or country, California law says you are married.
Yes. If you marry a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may apply for a green card.