18. And it's not an absolute right; at the very least, the person he's moving in with has to be okay with it.
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Eighteen.
no its the fathers decision
There is no such process. A child of 12 is not allowed to choose.
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In Michigan, there is no specific age at which a child can choose which parent to live with. However, the court may consider the child's preferences if they are deemed old enough and mature enough to make a reasonable decision. Ultimately, the court will make custody decisions based on the child's best interests.
In Texas, if a child is 14 or older, he/she can choose to live with a grandparent as long as permission is given by the custodial parent.
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By law, a child does not choose. When you are 18, you are no longer a child, and can choose where you live.
Can you choose to move with a friend at 16 in Michigan?
In Michigan, a child who is 17 can express their preference regarding which parent they want to live with, but the final decision rests with the court. If the child is pregnant, it may factor into the court's considerations, but it does not automatically grant them the ability to choose their living arrangements. A formal custody modification would need to be requested, and the court will evaluate the best interests of the child as part of that process.