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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A 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.
http://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
The age of majority, which is 18 in Ohio. Until then the parents are responsible.
In Ohio a minor is not allowed to choose so you have to wait until you are 18yo.
Minors don't get to choose in any state of the US. You have to be 18.
With permission of the other parent, or the courts.
Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.
No, you will need the other parents and the courts permission.
Termination of one parent's rights does not affect the other parent's rights.
Not without consent of the other parent. In Michigan the Parent with custody has to live with in 80 miles of the other parent, or get written consent from the other parent and get that consent approved by the courts to live outside of that 80 miles.
If married? No.
If without the permission of the parent or the courts.
Yes, the courts do have that right to supersede any and all parental rights and permissions.
Not if there is a visitation or custody order. She will need the other parent and the courts permission.
If the other parent have visitation rights you will need their consent as well as the courts.
No, child support is a debt owed to the other parent, not the child, and must be paid directly to the other parent. DO NOT, under any circumstances, pay support directly to the other parent. Send the payments to the courts or to the State Disbursement Unit.
No you can not. The court will issue both a custody order and a visitation schedule and you must follow it. Courts do not give that power to one parent over the other.