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Should children be able to decide which parent they live with after a messy divorce?
Lillyshak
The children can give their opinion as to whom they wish to live with, although it is frowned upon by many when a judge asks children to give such an opinion as it creates a feeling in the child that they are betraying the parent. It is ultimately the decision of the family court judge, who must weigh the evidence and decide the division and type of custody granted to each parent. Of course, many other factors add into the decision, such as abuse issues (if present), stable living situation, financial situation, etc. Basically, child's opinion matters, but is not the ultimate deciding factor as to custody.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo, that determination is made by the court determined by an objective opinion in what would be in the best interests of the child. Some parents opt for joint custody with the child spending as close to as amount of equal time with each parent as is possible.
When the child reaches the age of majority where they reside (in the USA this may be minimum age of 18 or as high as 21 depending), the child may make that determination on their own without parental permission or court order.
However the child is always free to make their wishes known to the judge, either in court when custody/visitation is being decided or request a modification to the original order by requesting a meeting with the judge, writing a letter to the judge expressing their wishes, or engaging an attorney or guardian ad litem to speak for them. The judge will take into consideration the wishes of the child, and generally, the older the child, the more weight is given to those wishes.
Ultimately, however, the judge will rule depending on what he or she feels would be in the best interests of the child.
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∙ 14y agoWhat child, what age, what state, what judge?
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∙ 14y agoYes... Chilren have a say where they want to live at the age of 12-14 years of age depending on your state laws.
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∙ 13y agoeveryones opinion is different and some people may argue that children can not choose however in my opnion children have the right to choose who to live with.
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Can the children in a divorce decide to live with the step parent?
No but u have a small say in it.
Can a 14 year old decide where heshe can live with different parent after the divorce?
I think that you should have the right to decide which parent you want to live with!!!
Why shouldn't children divorce their parent?
Children, not even teens, should not divorce their parents in any way, unless their parents are abusing them in an unappropriate way. Hopefully your parent does not... Children and teens should not divorce their parents because only their parents have a full wage, and know how to control business matters. Think before you do! =D Hope this helps.................................
Can a parent divorce an adult child?
No. A divorce is a legal action that ends a legal marriage. Parents are not married to their children.
What are some of the theories of effect of divorce on children?
The effects divorce can have on children will depend a lot on the ages of children. Younger children ,including toddlers, will feel a sense of abandonment when one parent appears to be missing. Older children (late teens) may resent the parent who chose divorce and consider that parent selfish for making their own life a priority instead of the whole family. Children in between are too old to feel abandoned but too young to assign blame to either parent. Therefore, they tend to blame themselves.
If a mother has custody of the children but does not live with them what can a non custodial parent who wants the children do?
The non-custodial parent can go to court and request custody of the children. A judge will decide which parent should be awarded custody of the children. The circumstances under which the children are currently living, combined with the reason(s) they are not living with you will be a big factor in whether or not you get to keep custody of the children.
Can ex wife change your kids schools?
Sometimes. In a divorce/custody suit, the court must award one parent authority over education. This parent has the authority to decide which schools the children will attend. If your child's mother has been given this power, she can do so.
Does divorce challenge parents or children?
Children are more challenge by divorce parent can take it but children cant some times
What has the author David Royko written?
David Royko has written: 'Voices of children of divorce' -- subject(s): Case studies, Children of divorced parents, Divorce, Parent and child
How can an adult divorce biological parent?
You cannot divorce a parent, you can only divorce a spouse.
Is it bad etiquettes for step children to file for a parent's divorce?
It depends if your parent(s) are happy in their relationship or not..... I would talk to my parent before actually doing it : )
What is the legal age a child can decide which parent to live with in a divorce situation in the state of Texas?
I believe it is 13-years-old.
