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When can a child choose his or her guardian in TX?
The child doesn't get to choose, but in TX at the age of 12 the judge will consider the child's preference of which *parent* to live with. The judge considers many other things too, and the judge is not required to abide by the child's wishes.
What age can a child choose which parent they want to live with according to British law?
In the UK, there's no set age when a child can choose which parent to live with. The court will consider a child's wishes, but the final decision is based on the child's best interests. Generally, older children's views are given more weight during legal proceedings.
Can a 12 year old choose which parent they want to live with in texas?
In TX at the age of 12 the court will *consider* the child's wishes regarding who is awarded custody. That does not mean the court is required to abide by the child's wishes. The court considers *all* factors (not just the child's wishes but the parents wishes to) when making the final decision.
Can a 16 year old whose parents have joint custody move in with either parent?
In my state (Georgia) when a child is 14 and both parents are in a position to care for the child then the child can choose which parent he/she wants to live with. The judge will of course have the final say so, but the child's wishes are greatly considered.
What age can a child choose which parent they want to live with according to the Connecticut Law?
When they are 18. The court can ask to hear the minors wishes from age 13 but they are not obligated to follow it.
How old does a child in Nova Scotia have to be to decide which parent to live with?
Generally, a child does not have the "right" to choose their custodial parent. Until a child is 18, the courts have full discretion to assign custody. However, the child's wishes are often given a great deal of consideration, particularly once the child reaches their teenage years. Ususally, when seeking to include the wishes of the child in the custody decision, a Judge will either meet with the Child in private or accept a letter or oral statment from the child for consideration.
Is it child abuse if a parent said his child could choose what ever he wants and the parent does not let him go to the school he wants to go to?
Depends if the parent has said that the child can choose what he wants, if the parent has then it is recommended that the child is given the choice of the school that they get to go to
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.
How old does child have to be to choose which parent to live with in state of Florida?
18. However the child is always free to make their wishes known to the judge, either in court when custody is being decided, by requesting a meeting with the judge, writing a letter to the judge expressing their wishes, or engaging an attorney or guardian ad litem to speak for them. The judge will take into consideration the wishes of the child, and generally, the older the child, the more weight is given to those wishes. Ultimately, however, the judge will rule depending on what he or she feels would be in the best interests of the child.
Is a non custodial parent required to help child with college tution?
No, neither parent is required to help their child pay college tuition.
What last name does an umarried pregnant woman put on the birth certificate?
In the US, a parent may choose any name s/he wishes for the child, as long as it's not done for fraudulent purposes.
What age can a child choose a parent in AR?
When they are 18.
