In Michigan, a person must be at least 16 years old in order to engage in consensual sex with an adult. An adult who engaged in such activity may face statutory rape charges. Under Michigan statutory rape laws, the age of consent is raised to 18 years old when the older party is an authority figure.

Can a 19 year old date a 16 year old legally in Michigan?

The age of consent in Michigan for sex is 16. Dating isnt illegal, but that doesnt mean there isnt legal consequences for your relationship.

Can a 17-year-old leave home in Michigan?

Baranski. The age of majority, or adulthood in Michigan is 18. You could file for emancipation that is, to claim responsibilities of adulthood before the age 18. To do so, you would have to go to the probate court and prove that you are able to independently

What rights do I have as a 17-year-old in Michigan?

If you are a minor, you have the right to: Make some decisions about your medical care by yourself without the permission of your parents or guardian; Decide, with the permission of your parents or guardian, to give up a baby for adoption (if you are emancipated, you can make this decision by yourself); Ask a court to

At what age can a teenager leave home in Michigan?

FindLaw Newsletters Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your lifeAge of Majority18 (722.1(a))Eligibility for EmancipationThrough marriage, military service, or by judicial petition at age 16 (722.4 et seq.)Contracts by MinorsFor necessities only (common law, §600.1403)2 more rows•9 Mar 2018

Can a 17-year-old live on their own in Michigan?

1 attorney answer The age of majority, or adulthood in Michigan is 18. You could file for emancipation that is, to claim responsibilities of adulthood before the age 18. To do so, you would have to go to the probate court and prove that you are able to independently