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How old does a child have to be to decide to live with their grandparent in the state of Michigan?
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∙ 12y ago
Minors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to reside. If parents cannot agree on custodial issues then the judge decides which parent (or person) is granted custody and to what extent. Some judges will speak with the minor about general issues such as school, the neighborhood they now live in, friends, etc. The judge's final decision will be based on the best interest or the minor child or children and not on the preference of any of the involved parties.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 13y agoOnly Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is requiredto abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody.
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∙ 14y agomost of the time its left to the court to decided which parent is better suited to raise the child, but if the child makes it very very clear they want to be with one parent over the other the court will most likely rule in their favour unless it is made obvious that the person is a bad parent (drinking, smoking ect.)
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∙ 14y agoAge 18
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∙ 14y agoAge 18
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∙ 12y agoFrom the age of 18.
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∙ 12y agoYou have to be 18.
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