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Is a 16 year old allowed to choose which parent to reside with?
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The courts decide issues of child custody on the basis of the best interest of the child. If the courts have made the wrong decision you may petition them to change that decision.
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Can a 14-year-old choose to move in with her father in Michigan?
No, minor children are not allowed to make the decision as to which parent they choose to reside with. A judge makes the decision based on what is in the best interest of said child, not on the preference of a parent or child.
Can a 15 year old decide which parent they want to live with in New York State?
No, minors are not allowed to choose.
Is a13 year old allowed to choose which parent they want to live with in the state of south Carolina?
No, minors never are, in any state.
Can a 12-year-old choose which parent they want to live with?
No, but he or she can speak with the judge and explain why he or she wishes to reside with a specific parent. Custodial issues are determined by what the judge feels is in the best interest of the child and not on the preference of any of the interested parties.
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
Can a twelve year old decide which parent they want to reside with?
No, they have a right to an opinion, but not a choice. see link below.
In Texas does an 18 year old have the right to choose which parent they live with?
If you are 18 you are no longer a minor and can choose to live with either parent (or neither).
Can a 14 year old in Florida choose which parent to live with?
No
In Texas can a 17-year-old on probation in the county where he and the custodial parent reside be sent to live with the non custodial parent?
Not arbitrarily. The custodial parent would have to receive permission from the court for the change in residence.
Can a 12 year old choose who they want to live with in co?
No, minors are not allowed to choose.
Can an 8-year-old child choose which parent to live with?
Yes!
In Texas can a 14 year old choose to live with grand parent?
no
