The judge will listen to several people when making that decision. First, he will listen to the caseworker/counselor. The caseworker will evaluate the family and the needs of the child. The counselor will have presented a full case study to the judge before the hearing. The counselor will listen to both parents, the child, possibly school teachers and if the police have become involved the counselor will certainly look at those records. Just because a child thinks that it would be a good idea to live with one parent over another doesn't necessarily mean that the counselor will agree. The counselor will look for the most stable parent, the one that can provide the best environment for the development of a child and the one that will give the most opportunity to the child. The counselor will certainly listen to the child, but realistically, there are far more important concerns to consider when deciding where to allow a child to live. If your wish to live with a different parent is based on some good decisions he might consider it. * Minor children are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live. Some judges will speak with the minor about general issues such as how the minor likes the school he or she presently attends, the neighborhood, friends, extracurricular activities and so forth. The judge will, however, make the decision as to where the child shall reside based on what is deemed in the best interest of the child and not on the preference of any individuals involved in the matter.
In Mexico a minor can choose which parent to live with at the age of 14.
yep, if you are over 12 then you can choose what parent to live with
A minor is not allowed to choose where to live.
You have to be 18 years old.
see link
If you are 18 you are no longer a minor and can choose to live with either parent (or neither).
When you are 18 year old, you can choose where you want to live.
No
11
12
You have to be 18 years old.
They have to be 18,
A minor in Florida can not choose until they are 18.
Age 18 see links
About 13
you need to be twelve
Simple answer - No.
no
Eighteen.
yez
You have to be 18.
You have to be 18.
After a child turns 11, they can choose which parent they want to live with
Yes, in Tennessee a child can choose which parent to live with even if the other parent has custody. The child will have to go to court and tell a judge they choose to live with the other parent.
I would like to know the law in Alaska conserning a 12 year old what rights do they have on what parent they life with can they choose?