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If both parents have joint legal custody at what age in Missouri can the child decide which parent they want to stay with?
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∙ 14y ago
18 before the child can decide for themselves. The courts decide custody issues, and they do so on the basis of what they believe to be in the best interest of the child. If the child has an opinion about what is in his or her own best interest, he or she can certainly say so to the court or write a letter to the judge indicating the same. However, that doesn't automatically mean the child's wish will be allowed.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoOnly 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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∙ 12y agonot unless you have a good reason. there isn't an age for when you can decide which parent you want to live with
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∙ 14y agoAge of majority, which is 21 there
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∙ 12y agoI would say 18 at lest.. that's when you are an adult..
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∙ 13y ago12 years old.
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∙ 11y agoWhen they are 18,
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In texas it is 16
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If your are 16 and your parents are divoced who do you stay with?
It's your parents or a judge who decide who you will stay with when you are a minor. Usually one parent have the bigger part of the custody.
If divorced parents have joint custody and one of them dies can custody of a minor child be willed to someone else?
No, there is still a parent left with custody. And custody can never be willed. That is for the court to decide. The ones in the will can ask for custody but it is up to the court.
Can a 14 yr old decide which parent to live with if there is no custody papers invoved yet?
only if parents are married see links below
Can your parent decide who you visit or see?
Yes, your parent can decide who you visit or see especially if you are still a minor. Concerned parents do not want you to hang around with the wrong kind of people. That's why most parents suggest to meet the person that your visiting or seeing.
May a child of divorced parents with 50 50 custody rights decide which parent to live with?
The child can suggest perhaps, but the final decision rests with the couple and the judge. What usually happens is that couples will have Joint Legal Custody, but one parent or the other will have Primary Custody, leaving the other with Visitation Rights.
In Missouri is it illegal to move out of the school district without the other parent's permission?
If the parents don't have Joint Physical Custody, than no, but there is a 50 mile range limit.
How can a teen petition a court over custody agreements?
If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.
Can a 10 year old deceide which parent they want to live with in Arkansas?
No. If the parents cannot come to an agreement the court will decide who shall have primary physical custody.
Can one parent keep another parent from picking minor children up from daycare?
Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.
How old do you hae to be to decide who you live with if your parents are divorced in Texas?
You cannot decide. You can have the other parent request a change of custody, but you cannot do it yourself. They will usually listen to your opinion in court, especially if you are an older teenager.
Can a 13 year of from Illinois make the decision of who she would like to live with even though the current parent has full custody and is a fit parent?
Essentially, you can be asked to decide if your parents can make it happen. There may be a reason that you don't know of that the one parent has full custody, and the other doesn't. You would have to logically convince the parents that the choice is not a passing thing, and commit to spending 4 to 5 years at the other house. Again, the parents have the custody worked out, so the deal is done.
Can a child under 14 choose were they want to live in Ontario?
yes they can, but only if they go through family court with their parents, that way the parents and the judge will decide on visiting rights for either parent if one is the custodial parent, if it is joint custody the parents have equal rights in visitation.
