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Can minors choose what parent to live with if the parents haven't been married?
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∙ 10y ago
Be aware that the judge will look at various aspects, not just what you want. Why exactly do you want to live with your other parent? Is your current custodial parent in any way abusing you or preventing you from going to school? If your mad because your one parent won't let you date or drive a car and living with your other parent you could, a judge probably won't see the need to change custody.
The judge will look at your grades, your school attendance, any criminal history on your part. He will also see how mature you act and ask you why you feel your home life would be improved living with your other parent. He can and may hear testimony from both your parents about how they feel about the situation.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn most states, there are limitations of age in place for when a child can be heard by the court for choosing which parent to live with. There are many factors the court will use in determining, such as , but not limited to, age, maturity level, and the relational status of the parent(s) with the child(ren). The court does not have to grant the request, or hear the petition from the child. It is ultimately the court's discretion whether to hear this motion or not.
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∙ 10y agoThe minor can choose only if the parents agree. Otherwise, if the child does not want to live with the parent with legal custody the non-custodial parent must petition the court for primary custody and provide compelling evidence as to why the court should take custody from the mother.
Note that an unmarried mother has sole legal custody of her child until the father establishes his paternity legally. Once he has established his paternity he can request custody and/or visitation rights.
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∙ 14y ago== == The courts will take the juveniles wishes into account, but at no age can a child simply decide which parent they wish to live with.
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∙ 14y agoage 18
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If 2 minors get married and live with parents do the parents claim them as dependents on their taxes?
yes because they are minors
If minors get married can their parents separate them?
minors can't get married at all without parental consent. so any "marriage" wouldn't be real.
What can parents do if minors legally get married?
In most jurisdictions, minors cannot get legally married without parental approval, so the point is moot.
Are the parents still responsible for finacially supporting two minors that get married?
If they are married they are emancipated through the fact they are married, so I would say no.
Im nineteen can you get married with someone that is seventeen?
only if the minors parents sign a form. why would you get married at 17 or 19?
When can a child choose were they would like to live with other familey other than parents?
When they are no longer minors.
Can you get married at 16 if your parents sign for it but your 17 year old fiance's parents don't?
If you're in the US, no, you could not. The parents of both minors would have to give signed consent.
Are married minors legal adults?
No, they are still minors.
In Illinois can a 23 year old get married to a 16 year old that is pregnant?
If the minors' parents consent they can get a marriage license.
What are emancipated minors?
Emancipated minors are minors who have been legally released from the control of their parents.
Can children choose to live with their grandparents at a certain age in TN?
No, as a minor you are not allowed to choose who to live with. That is up to the parents.
Can a 12 year old choose where to live?
They can depending where they want to live but if it is to outrageous then no they can't. No, they are minors and by law, they have to listen to their guardian, usually their parents.
