Full question:
Our 22 year old tutor (male) wants to have a relationship (not sexual) with our 17 year old daughter. This is in California and we DO NOT approve. Can we tell him, sternly, to go away?
- Category: Minors
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
There is no law against an adult male having a platonic relationship with a minor. Nor is there a law against a parent warning an adult to stay away from an unemancipated minor if the warning doesn’t involve a threat of physical harm. A restraining order may be issued to a person who is a victim of harassment. A restraining order is a court document that is an order signed by a judge. The restraining order may expire by statute or remain in effect until vacated by the court. The order may or may not be issued ex parte, or without both parties to the order present. In certain cases, a judge may require testimony by both sides before issuing a restraining order
A hearing is typically held in which the person requesting the restraining order must prove their need for the order by the greater weight of the evidence. The person sought to be restrained (defendant) may present evidence to counter the allegations made.
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