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At what age can a child in South Dakota decide which parent they want to live with?
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∙ 12y ago
Knowing the system in South Dakota it would be younger if the child were deciding to live with the mother. (In my case a home-study was ordered and I was told to pay for it after being told it would be split 50/50 because my sons mother "Couldn't afford it" yet I had to put it on a credit card) I was The choice by the home-study and it listed several reasons including the mother had many issues she needed to work on herself before bearing the burden of raising a child. Add to it my son's counselors being adamant about him not living with her; the court ignored it all. The judges seem to lean heavily in favor of the mother. As a father you can figure 18! I hope I am wrong as we may be about to find out! From 9-13 his decision has never wavered. Now he has told her he doesn't want to ever go back to her house. I am working on him to at least talk to her. We will see. Good luck to you as I know this is not a process I would wish upon anyone.
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When can a child decide which parent to live with in the state of South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a child's preference may be considered by a judge in custody matters, but it is not the sole factor. The judge will consider the child's best interests, which include factors such as the child's relationship with each parent, each parent's ability to care for the child, and the child's safety and well-being. Ultimately, the court will make a decision based on what it deems to be in the child's best interests.
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Child protective services does no decide if a parent is unfit. A judge will decide that. Child protective services can and will however, help the judge to decide by presenting any evidence they have found that may prove the parent unfit.
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Can your son decide at 12 which parent to live with?
No, a child can not decide this until they are 18.
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What age of child in Hawaii can they decide what parent to live with?
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Does a father have the right to say he don't want somebody around his child?
If not married/divorced, he can decide when the child is with him. If the child is with the other parent he would have to prove in court that the person is bad for the child to be around so he can get a restraining order or he has no right to decide who the child sees when the child is with the other parent.
Is it a crime if a parent takes a gift from the child and sells it?
It is not a crime because the parent is the legal guardian (usually) and has the right to decide what is right for their child.
