Washington State
I am quite interested in dating a person who is 16 years old and I am 21 years old. I know that it is a pretty large difference in age considering the person I am interested in is under 18 years old. I have hung out with this person a couple times and have talked to them on the phone and on the internet numerous time, but I am afriad to actually go forward with an actual relationship until I know the actual laws for Washington state. Is it legal for me to date this person? Are there any ways to ensure that no legal action can be taken against me if by chance I do start a dating relationship? Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
I am quite interested in dating a person who is 16 years old and I am 21 years old. I know that it is a pretty large difference in age considering the person I am interested in is under 18 years old. I have hung out with this person a couple times and have talked to them on the phone and on the internet numerous time, but I am afriad to actually go forward with an actual relationship until I know the actual laws for Washington state. Is it legal for me to date this person? Are there any ways to ensure that no legal action can be taken against me if by chance I do start a dating relationship? Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.