In Texas, at the age of 12, the judge will allow a child to voice his/her preference of who they want to live with. However, that does not mean that the judge will automatically agree to that (and I'm assuming this is a case where one of the parents is not in agreement with what the child wants). The judge takes the child's wishes into consideration, along with many other things, and then makes the final decision based on the best interest of the child.
In Texas it is with 12 years of age and can be found in the Texas Family code as follows:
§ 153.008. CHILD'S PREFERENCE OF PERSON TO DESIGNATE
RESIDENCE. A child 12 years of age or older may file with the court
in writing the name of the person who is the child's preference to
have the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the
child, subject to the approval of the court.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1390, § 12, eff. Sept. 1,
1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1289, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1036, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
XVI. At what age can a child decide with whom they want to live? At age 12 a child can sign a "Choice of Managing Conservator." This is a document filed with with the Court that allows the child to chose their primary conservator. It is very persuasive to the court. In conjunction with this document, a Motion to Modify must be filed with the Court so that the Court can modify its prior order. A Choice of Managing Conservator is not an absolute. It must be shown that it is in the best interest of the child for the non-primary to become the primary. I read this on another legal site and believe it is correct
Only 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.
Check link below for more info.what is the legal age for a child in the state of Texas decide which parent they want to live with
At age 18. in Texas any child is considered an adult at that age.
The law in Texas has set the age of 14 at which a child can make a choice the court is required to abide by, and even than there are some limitations.
Age 12, with some limitations.
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Generally speaking, children do not have to be a specific age to choose which parent they want to live with. But the courts generally decide this on the basis of the child's best interest.
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I'm in OPKS. Age 18 in every state except Texas. see links below
No, you will need the other parents and the courts permission.
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in the state of nebraska how old does the child have to be in order to choose which parent they want to live with
Contact your State's child support agency. They can take various actions to establish/collect support. Be patient but persistent. Good luck!
according to my lawyer a child can choose at 12 and in some cases at 10 but never told me what these cases may be...
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I'm in OPKS. Age 18 in every state except Texas. see links below
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In the state of Texas a person becomes legally designated an adult at the age of 18. In most cases the parent(s) will no longer be legally or financially responsible for the child (an exception could be a child support order that stipulates a different age). If the parents so choose they may request their "adult" child to move from their residence.
No, you will need the other parents and the courts permission.
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it is up to you if you want to grant your child permission to chose which parent to live with, in the state of NJ they do not give minors this power
in the state of nebraska how old does the child have to be in order to choose which parent they want to live with
Yes. Child support is for the "custodial parent". If you are not living at home with your custodial parent, then they are no longer eligible to receive child support. However, the non-custodial parent can request a modification if the child is no longer living with the custodial parent and that includes a change of custody. A 17 yr old is not emancipated in Texas, unless proper procedures through the courts have taken place. If that is the case, then the custodial parent and child are no longer eligible for child support.
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