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How old does a child have to be legally to decide which parent they want to live with in Louisiana?
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∙ 13y ago
This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. If the parents give permission, the minor can live in another location. Such permission does not relieve the parents of the responsibility to provide support. If the parents do not give permission, the minor can be considered a runaway. Charges may apply to individuals that aid and abet such runaways, particularly if they are under the age of consent. In some states it is my understanding that this is not enforced for 17 year olds that leave home. If you are subject to abuse, you should contact social services for your area. They will assist you in getting out of the bad environment and into a safe place.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 13y agoMay be 12 years. But the judge will ask the child repeatedly with who he or she would like to stay.
According to East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Judge, Toni Higginbotham, there is no LEGAL age a child can choose what parent to live with. While most reasonable judges will take a teenagers wishes into account, Judge Higginbotham has used her power as a judge to force kids to see parents they otherwise wouldn't until the day they turn 18 - then they are legal to make that choice.
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