It's usually the courts that decide which parent will have the child(ren) live with them. It's much more complicated that you are able to understand. Never fear, both parents love you very much, but sometimes, either the mother or father has a career, they could be poor and the father/mother can't afford to have someone look after you. Until you are of legal age you have to have a sitter. Try sitting down with both parents and tell them how you feel. Perhaps they can figure out something that you will be happy with. These are not reasons to leave: House rules Having to do chores Getting good grades in school Not staying out all night Not doing drugs or drinking too much Being cheeky to your parents If these are some of the reasons you want to leave, then grow up! Everyone has a job to do and you are no different. Why shouldn't you help out with chores? Be lucky you have parents at all because so many kids don't. If you think it's wonderful living out on your own or moving from one parent to the other you are in for a big surprise. Talk to your parents!
At 18, but if the child is out of control or breaking laws they can sometimes be placed in a group home.
18 unless the parents let the child choose.
18
18+
no
In South Dakota, a child's preference may be considered by a judge in custody matters, but it is not the sole factor. The judge will consider the child's best interests, which include factors such as the child's relationship with each parent, each parent's ability to care for the child, and the child's safety and well-being. Ultimately, the court will make a decision based on what it deems to be in the child's best interests.
No. The child doesn't get to decide until the age of 18. Until then, if there is court-ordered visitation, it must be followed. The child does not have the option of refusing. If there is a *legitimate* reason that the child does not want to visit the non-custodial parent, then the custodial parent needs to go back to court and request that the visitation order be modified.
Child protective services does no decide if a parent is unfit. A judge will decide that. Child protective services can and will however, help the judge to decide by presenting any evidence they have found that may prove the parent unfit.
No, he has not been a child and your responsibility since he turned 18.
i wish it was 13 because i want more time with my dad. but its legally 18.
16, thats when most children decide which parent, biological or legally, they want to stay with.
No, a child can not decide this until they are 18.
No, a parent cannot force a child to pay rent in South Carolina or any other state. Domestic issues like rent, chores, and other in house rules are typically left at the parents discretion.
When they are 18yo.
In North Carolina, a child at age 13 does not have the legal authority to refuse visitation with a parent who has court-ordered visitation rights. Visitation rights are typically determined by the court and are legally binding unless modified or revoked by the court.
North Carolina and South Carolina