Legal Question in Family Law in Australia
A.V.O.
I am 15 and i had sex with my boyfriend who is 21. My parents found out and put an A.V.O. against him so now he is unable to see me at all. I never signed any papers nore went to any courts. I only found out i had an A.V.O. against him wen i spoke to him a few days later. Are my parents allowed to do this because i don't want it at all, and i saw the papers yesterday and it said for the 'Protected Person (Tessa Marks)' to sign it, but my parents did'nt know i saw the papers and didn't say anything to me about it. I'm worried they forged my signature or something. I just want to be with my boyfriend, it doesnt have to be a sexual relationship but he is a good friend of mine anyway and i want to talk to him.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: A.V.O.
In a strictly legal sense, your parents dont need to forge your signature to get orders protecting you until you turn 18. You are a child in the eyes of the law until that age and if your boyfrend were charged by the police, he would be convicted of a crime for having sex with you while you are so young. In practice, given that you are close to the age of consent, it might be worthwhile raising the issue with your parents and discussing the whole issue of sex generally with them. It seems fair to say that if it is not this boy, it could well be another boy, and you may as well talk about it. It may be that this boy has acted towards them in an inappropriate way and no-one has told you. On the other hand, they may just be worried about the big age difference between you.
If your parents dont want to talk about the issue, try your school counsellor. They may be able to help and may be willing to talk to your parents for you if you wish.
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