Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Domestic partnership. can a 16 year old enter a domestic partnership with a 19 year old of same sex

i have a girlfriend. i am also female. i am 19 and she is 16 will b 17 next march. we live in texas. her parents allow us to live together and share everything. how old does my girlfriend have to be to enter a domestic partnership. is it 18 or can she do it at 16 with parental concent?

thx

Save

Attorney answers (1)

Reputation Level 13
Age is not the relevant problem here. Texas does not recognize the validity of a same-sex domestic partnership. For that matter, Texas does not recognize any domestic partnerships. You are merely roommates.

Since she is 16 and you are within 3 years of her age, you have an affirmative defense to a criminal prosecution. The age of consent in Texas is 17.

She cannot enter into a binding contract until she is 18 years old. A Texas court will not enforce any contract that has been determined to be against public policy.

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Lawyer

Get free answers from experienced attorneys.

 
Ask now