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How old do you have to be for it to be your choice to live with which parent?
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∙ 9y ago
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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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIts not up to the child, that's decided in a court. But the child pleading her/his wish to live with one parent other than the other does play a role in the courts decision. If you are 18. you can live wherever you want.
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∙ 13y agoThe only states with specific laws addressing this is Indiana and Texas. Beyond that, they simply have a right to express an opinion.
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Can a 16 year old in Texas choice which parent they want to live with?
nope, they have to be over 18
Can a 15 year old pick what parent she can live with in Michigan?
Yes i think it should be the kids choice, unless one of the parents is a drugee.
At 14 can you move in with the other parent?
Minors have no choice in what parent they stay or live with. This has been decided by the court.
How old do you have to be to choose what parent to live with if you live in VA?
You have to be 18 years old.
How old do you have to be to live by your self with out a parent?
17
What age can you choice what parent to live with?
In the US it's 18. In the UK it's 16.
How old do you have to be in Mexico to choose which parent you want to live with?
In Mexico a minor can choose which parent to live with at the age of 14.
Can a 16 year old legally make the choice to move in with the other parent?
YES!
Can you make your bialogical parent not anymore?
No, they are your parent. When you are old enough (18) to take care of yourself it will be your choice if you see them or not, but until then get over it.
Can a 16 year old child choose which parent to live with in Washington?
yep, if you are over 12 then you can choose what parent to live with
How old do you have to be to choose which parent to live with in IN?
see link
Can a 17 year old choose which parent to live with in New York?
Yes, but only in consideration of other factors. The preponderance of the evidence must favor the parent if choice. Children are not always their own best judges of their needs. see links
