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How old do you have to be till the courts take the child's dissision to want to live with the other parent in Ohio?
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∙ 12y ago
Only Texas has that law, but with significant restrictions. In all other states, it's a case by case basis, with the Judge interpreting the maturity of the child, and their intent, but this still does not override other evidence in the child's best interest. It's just a piece of the evidence.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoA child must be 18 in the age of Ohio to make that decision without court intervention if the parents do not agree.
However the child can make their wishes known by either testifying in court during custody proceedings if allowed, requesting a meeting with the judge, writing to the judge, or engaging an attorney or guardian ad litem to petition the court with their wishes. Generally, the older the child along with their rationale will be given more weight than that of a younger child, however the judge will take the child's wishes under advisement and ultimately rule on what he or she feels would be in the child's best interests.
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∙ 18y agohttp://www.ohiobar.org/pub/lycu/index.asp?articleid=300 The above link to the Ohio State Bar Association contains information about minor emancipation. It states: "A person who wishes to
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∙ 10y agoThe age of majority, which is 18 in Ohio. Until then the parents are responsible.
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∙ 12y agoIn Ohio a minor is not allowed to choose so you have to wait until you are 18yo.
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∙ 12y agoMinors don't get to choose in any state of the US. You have to be 18.
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