He doesn't have control over her though, he's the one that's beaten her and done worse things. He was just in jail for a few years. Her mother is the one in control and is okay with us dating.
He still has parental rights to his daughter. He might not have legal custody but he still has rights. As stated unless his parental rights were stripped he can tell her who she sees and where she goes and what she does just as much as her mother. He just can't make legal decisions if the mom has sole legal and physical custody. But I bet you don't even know their custody situation.
Her dad can go to the court and petition for a protection order. Anyone can go to the court and ask for one. Doesn't mean they'll get one. It's up to the judge.
You also don't get to tell anyone how to reply on this forum. If your entitled ass doesn't like the answers you get on this forum then don't comment.
You are 17 and she is 15. The age of consent to have sex in Georgia is 16. So if you are having sex with that girl her dad can have you arrested for statutory rape if he catches you two. There does have to be proof in Georgia.
This is Georgia's law on consent:
"In
Georgia, the age of consent to engage in sex is 16. However, there can be no conviction for
statutory rape in Georgia based only on the unsupported testimony of the victim. There must be some additional evidence. This might include physical evidence, the testimony of another witness, or the admission of the offender.
The penalties for violating the statutory rape laws in Georgia are quite stiff. For a "standard" case of statutory rape, the penalty can range from 1 to 20 years in prison. If the perpetrator is over the age of 21, the penalty is 10 to 20 years in prison.
If both parties are under 18, and there is less than a 4 year age difference between them, it is still illegal for them to have sex in Georgia, but it is treated as a far less severe crime."
I hope you aren't having sex with her and I sure hope you don't get caught by her dad. Because if you keep messing around with her he's going to make your life hell and he is going to find a way to put your ass in jail. If he doesn't take care of you himself. You'll find out someday if you're ever a parent. Don't mess around with this guy. You are better off breaking up with her.
Is she worth the hassle of her dad? You're only 17. There's plenty of time to date someone.