In the state of Utah can i choose what parent i want to live with?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The child can demand Joint Custody of them, and not the other way around.

They can be told that the children need to remain in the home and each parent can live there for three weeks, than switch. Once a week the parent not in residence takes the children out to dinner. While in the home, the parent does not date or have overnight guests, other than relatives.

On the off weeks, the parent rents a room, stays with relatives or friends, or they can split the cost of a one bedroom apartment that they share. The priority here is the children not having their lives disrupted by the choices of the parents. The parents' lives are equally disrupted and they split the cost of being in the home. If child support is ordered, both parents can pay into a trust fund that pays out to cover the children's expenses. Anything over and above those expenses remains there to collect interest and goes toward a college education.

When the children are grown, and completely out of the home, than the property can be sold or whatever the parents want to do with it.

This is called Bird Nest Custody. The children remain in the nest and the bird take turns being there.

Answer 3

When you are 18. A minor never get to choose, it's always the parents or a judge who chooses. In some states the minor can, at a certain age, voice his opinion but the judge is not obligated to follow his wish. So "choosing" is only with parental or the courts consent which doesn't really make it choosing at all.

Answer 4

Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is requiredto abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody.

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Answer 5

Currently in the state of Wyoming the Court decides which parent you live with based on the arrangement that is in the "best interest of the child".

You cannot choose until you are eighteen.

Answer 6

There is no magical age. The courts will put more weight on a child's testimony the older they get, but at no point can a child simply decide which parent they want to live with.

Answer 7

You have to be 13 to choose if you live with your godparents, parents, or Jaycee. So you won't be going to Texas.