No, I'm afraid being almost 18 is not enough.
A parent can chose whomever they are comfortable with and believe will take care of the child properly while they are away. There is no requirement that a child has to be with a parent, or even a relative. The decisions cannot interfere with the other parent's rights to access and visitation as prescribed by the court.
hi. what age can my son chose to live, with which parent
maybe 19
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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
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Being 18 makes you an adult and with that privilege gives you the right to make your own adult decisions you can move in with who you want. And no one not even the custodial parent can keep you from making your own mind up. You are free to make your own decisions. As far as Child support in most states that is discontinued once the child reaches the age of 18 unless there are back child support due by the noncustodial parent. Once you reach a certain age custody is no longer an issue the child can make his or hers choice on which parent they chose to live with.
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As long as you are a minor you are not allowed to decide who you will live with.
Yes. The 17 year old is a minor and not an adult and if the school chose to do something about your child being truant they could take you to court.
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