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18. However if a younger child has a convincing and compelling reason or reason(s) why they do not wish to abide by the court ordered visitation decree, they can write a letter to the judge with jurisdiction outlining those things, or engage an attorney or guardian ad litem to petition the court on their behalf for visitation modification based on the same. The judge has no legal obligation to modify the visitation orders based on the child's wishes, but they will be considered. Ultimately, the judge will decide what is in the best interests of the child whether or not any modifications are made.
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∙ 14y agoOnly 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∙ 14y agoFor a custody to be no longer valid for a child it must be 21 years of age and a adult.
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∙ 9y agoGenerally, not until the child is 18.
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What is the age of consent for Mo?
Under Missouri law, the age of consent is 17.
Is child custody allowed in a divorce by publication in mo?
Yes
In MO Can a child move in with family friends without her parents consent?
Not as long as she is a minor, no.
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents have never married in MO?
If the parents are going to split up, one needs to file with the courts to define custody, child support, visitation, etc.
Can your child legally move out at 17 in mo?
Yes with parental consent. Otherwise he have to wait until he is 18.
Is 17 a legal age to leave home in st louis mo?
You need parental consent until you are 18yo.
In MO what is the legal age a child can stay home alone?
it is 14 year old
Can a mother lose custody of her child to the biological father if current boyfriend has DWI's and 2 3rd degree domestic charges in state of MO?
Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes.
In Mo what are your odds of losing child to father if you have moved many times due to income and you have joint legal custody and child is temporarily with his grandma to stay in same school district?
You wouldn't be losing the child. The best interest of the child is being met through the transfer of custody to the father. Anything is not placing the child's interests above yours. If you are having these problems, perhaps you should consider it, or the alternative. see link
Can you move with your 12 year old child out of the state of MO without other parents knowledge when the both parents have joint custody?
No, I got the law passed to prevent it myself.
What age can a child choose their parent in MO?
I'm in KCMO. Missouri has no law addressing this. see links below
State of mo how old does a child have to be to pick a parent in a divorce?
Age 18, I'm in KCMO see links below
