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Marriage and relationships

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.

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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.

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 get divorced, am I still emancipated?

Yes.

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