Can a 14-year-old decide physical custody in California?

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Generally, the parent without physical custody but the court will decide.

A child cannot determine their own custody in any state. If the parent's can't work out a custody arrangement the judge will decide in the best interest of the child.

There may be some variation in different jurisdictions but generally, a child cannot make that decision. The child can express a desire to live with a particular parent but it will be up to the judge to decide if the other parent, presumably the one with physical custody, doesn't consent. A judge is under no obligation to approve of the child's choice. The judge will decide what placement is in the best interest of the…

No. If the parents cannot come to an agreement the court will decide who shall have primary physical custody.

"One common arrangement is joint legal custody, and one parent to have sole physical custody, while the other has visitation rights. North Carolina family courts decide child custody issues based on what it believes to be in the best interest of the child. " http://statelaws.findlaw.com/north-carolina-law/north-carolina-child-custody-laws.html

That means they have custody of you and decide over you. Your mother also decide over you and she can end the temporary custody whenever she likes. So you can not decide anything until you are 18yo.

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When they are 18yo.

No, he can't. And the father could be jailed for contempt of court if he allowed it to happen.

The child can decide whatever it wants. But the parents can have the custody ruling enforced, regardless of what the child wants; to actually change the ruling, they'll have to go back to court and seek a modification. The court may (or may not) take the child's wishes into consideration.

You have to file at your local Cout House for temporary custody of a child. The court will decide if you get temporary custody or not depending on the circumstances. Temporary custody can be contested in court.

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If you live in the US, no, she can't just decide that on her own. Mom either has to agree to it or you have to petition the court for a change of custody.

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No, there is still a parent left with custody. And custody can never be willed. That is for the court to decide. The ones in the will can ask for custody but it is up to the court.

Technically in cases where there is no order of custody possesion is 9/10ths of the law IF both parents are legally recognized to be parents (i.e. have signed the birth certificate). However if one parent has had primary physical custody of the child following a separation and has been responsible for the majority of the care for the child the court may not look kindly on the other parent hijacking custody. The best thing to…

You need a good attorney to represent you in your divorce. It will be up to the court to decide but the parent who has provided the most day-to-day care for the child will be most likely to be awarded physical custody. Who accompanied the child to the doctor and dentist; who went to teacher conferences and sports; who cared for them when they were sick? Being a really good parent helps to set the…

Usually the Court would decide that.

A minor may not decide until they are 18.

18 years old.

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No, she's a minor so she would need her legal guardian to do so. If the father wants full custody he should go to court and petition for it. In California your parents decide where you shall live until you are 18yo.

No. A minor is not allowed to decide, it's the parents or the court.

You will have to show significant change in order to change the custody agreement in North Carolina. Even if there are significant changes, it is up to the judge to decide the custody of a child.

No, you can not choose until you are 18. If your parent wants custody he/she has to go to court and modify the court order. The court will decide if your parent is fit to take care of you.

When the child is 18.

You have legal rights from birth. If you mean regarding custody and decide who to live with, you have to be 18 to decide by yourself.

A father can gain custody by going back to court probably with an attorney. The judge will have to decide that the switch is in the best interest of the child.

The custodial parent in a divorce who receives child support typically is the one responsible for buying clothes, school supplies and other items. For parents who have a shared physical custody than they must decide who is responsible to pay.

Only a judge can decide this. None of the parent can take away rights from the other parent. The judge will see to what is best for the child and they usually aim for the child to see both their parents.

Ultimately, the parents don't decide that - the court does, taking into consideration the basic character of the two parents.

You cannot decide. You can have the other parent request a change of custody, though. You will probably have to go in front of the judge to express your opinion on the change of custody once it reaches courts.

If the parent who wants to move is the parent with physical custody the move will be easier with the consent of the non-custodial parent. The court will seek their consent. If they do not consent then there will be a hearing. There are circumstances when the court will allow the move, however, there must be a very good reason. If allowed, the court will modify the visitation schedule to make certain the non-custodial parent…

Temporary custody yes, if the other parent, who's moving, has been granted permanent custody but has no place to live at the moment. If you are married and can't agree on custody you have to go to court and let the judge decide.

you bet. becoming 18 gives the "adult" permission to live wherever he/she wants. he/she is nobody's custody.

A custody agreement will need to be done through an attorney for an unborn child. This will be presented to the judge who will decide what happens.

Whoever has primary custody-their address is used to determine school

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Would not take place as both signatures are required. It depends on whether the parents share legal custody (separate from physical custody) and if the state where you live requires one or both parents signatures. Some states will allow the judge to decide if the marriage should take place in the event of pregnancy and/or birth of a child to the couple.

If Mom has custody then she gets to decide where you live. You can move in with Dad if Mom agrees to it. Otherwise, Dad would have to petition for a change of custody.

Yes of course. Otherwise there would never be custody fights if only one could decide.

No. A minor cannot be the one to decide with which parent they live. If the parents can't agree on which one has custody, a judge will make the decision during a custody suit. This applies to any children under the age of 18 years.

Of course not. Mom and Dad (assuming they have custody) get to decide where you live.

1 years of age

Yes they can decide at age 13 however it may need to get re-established in court.