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What age do you have to be to choose which parent that you want to live with if that parent does not have custody over the child?
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∙ 12y ago
Usually age 18 and in some states age 21, 23. Check your state law as to when a minor becomes an adult.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn this case it does not really matter who have custody since a minor is not allowed to choose and you have to be 18 to do so and by then you are free to live with whoever you choose.
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If you have joint custody can your teenager live with either parent?
The guidelines are basically the same in every state but obviously there are a few minor differences. Joint custody consists of Primary Custody & Secondary Custody. The parent with primary custody is who the child lives with & the other parent has secondary custody. Depending on the age of the child & the state in which they reside, the court may let them determine where they choose to live. Or if both parents agree on the child's decision then the child can live with either parent.
Can a child living in Mississippi choose to live with a parent living out of state?
A minor can not choose where to live. That is up to the parents or the court depending on the details. If your non-custodial parent who lives out of state wants you to live with him/her, they have to petition for custody unless your custodial parent will consent to the change and join in a modification of the custody order.
How do you petition the court for a child 12 years old to choose to live with a parent?
A 12yo child is not allowed to choose where to live so if the parents have decided on this they have to go to court to change the custody order.
Can a child choose to live with a grandparent in Texas even if the father also wants custody and is not unfit?
In Texas, if a child is 14 or older, he/she can choose to live with a grandparent as long as permission is given by the custodial parent.
In California if father has primary physical custody and both parents have joint legal custody can the child choose which parent he wants to live with?
No, legally a minor has no choice in the matter.
How old can a child have to be in the state of Idaho to choose which parent they want ot live with if they have joint custody?
I believe that the minimum age is 12.
If you have joint custody of a child can this child move in with you?
If you have joint custody, there is one parent that is the custodial parent. A child can move in with you if you are the custodial parent or you can file in court to change your status to the custodial parent. The child should want to live with you as well.
How long does a child have to live with a parent to change custody?
Length of time a child lives with a parent is not a factor in determining custody or modifying it. Custody is awarded based on the court's opinion of the child's best interests.
How do grandparents get custody of their grandchild if the parent disagrees and the parent put the child out and the child doesn't want to go back and live with the parent?
For the grandparents to get the custody over the parent, they have to go through a court case and prove to their case to have custody.
In California can a thirteen year old choose which parent to live with?
Yes. A child as young as 11 years old can choose which parent they wish to live with. It doesn't mean however that a judge will grant it, it merely means that the child can file formally with the court for a change in custody.
Can a child choose to live with dad if mom has custody?
Generally no. A change in custody must be made by a court order.
What if you move in with one parent and they allow to live else where can the other parent do anything in Indiana?
First, the child has no specific right to choose which parent to live with without a court order. As to this issue, the other parent could file an emergency motion for custody on the grounds of abandonment.
