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I am 13 and i know the age to choose the parent you want is 12 but is it all up to you or can the court put you with the money maker of the house by Ashley harris ms age 13?
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Although some states allow the Court to consider an "election" by a child of a certain age (usually beginning at 12-14) regarding which parent he/she prefers to live with, the Court ultimately decides what is in the best interests of the child by considering a variety of factors.
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Can a child choose who to live with if custodial parent is deceased?
No. The court will decide.
Can a 15 yr old choose which parent to live with?
If the minor's custody was awarded by court order, probably not, unless one parent or the other petitions the court for a change of custody.
Can a 16 year old choose a step-parent th replace an actual birth parent as a custodial parent?
16yo can not choose custodial parent at all. The court might listen to your opinion but that is it. And no, step parents do not have any legal right to the child.
Can you be fifteen to choose whuch parent you want to live with?
No you have to be 18 but if you are lucky the court will listen to what you want.
Can a parent choose who their child stays with if the court has already taken them away?
No. If the court has taken custody of the child, the parent no longer has parental rights and cannot make decisions about the child's care or living conditions, at least until the court take actions to restore custody to the parent.
How do you petition the court for a child 12 years old to choose to live with a parent?
A 12yo child is not allowed to choose where to live so if the parents have decided on this they have to go to court to change the custody order.
Can a 16 year old choose to live with a step parent rather than a birth parent in the state of Missouri?
No he can not. A step parent have no legal right to the step children. This could only happen if the parents consent to it. A minor can not choose but the court will hear their opinion at 16. They might not follow it though.
Since you are 17 and live in Oregon can you choose which parent to live with?
The judge will take your preference into account in a court situation.
What if the custodial parent is deceased can the child still choose where will like to go?
No, it's up to the court. However, the non custodial parent would traditionally become the custodial parent. The parent should always have first right to their child!
In the state of Georgia if you are 16 years of age and have previously lived with one parent who has custody can you choose to live with the noncustodial parent?
yes you can as long as you go to court , and if it is that bad at home then you can go to court and become your own legal guardian
Can a child in Arizona choose not to visit a parent with visitation in Arizona?
No. A child does not have the right to ignore court ordered visitation. A parent who assists the child would be in contempt of court.
How can a 16-year-old legally choose which parent he or she wishes to live with?
At 16 and still considered a juvenile, you cannot legally choose which parent to live with. That determination is made by the court, based on many factors. What you can do is talk to your parents about your desires and one of them can petition the court for custody. In extreme cases, you yourself can petition the court to be heard, but the decision will still rest with the judge.
