Technically the child has no right to decide until reaching the age of majority (18), at which point they're no longer a child.
Once custody has been awarded by a court it would take another court order to change that arrangement. The court may listen to a child's request to change custody but it is under no obligation to modify the custody order at the child's request. The court would be looking for an appropriate reason to order a change in custody such as the custodial parent being unfit and the change being in the best interest of the child.
Technically the child has no right to decide until reaching the age of majority (18), at which point they're no longer a child.
Only Indiana and Texas have laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice, 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 no 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.
Once custody has been awarded by a court it would take another court order to change that arrangement. The court may listen to a child's request to change custody but it is under no obligation to modify the custody order at the child's request. The court would be looking for an appropriate reason to order a change in custody such as the custodial parent being unfit and the change being in the best interest of the child.
In West Virginia, a child can decide which parent they want to live with when they are 18.
No, a child can not decide this until they are 18.
They have to be 18.
When they are 18.
He has to be 18.
When they are 18.
No. The court will decide.
You have to be 18.
When they are 18.
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As long as you are a minor you can not decide legally where to live.
When they are 18.