Generally speaking, yes, the court would consider the child's wishes, especially a child as old as 14.
Note please that there's a difference between "consider the request" and "do whatever the child wants".
The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.
Generally, no. In some cases a judge will consider a child's request but is under no obligation to follow it. You should keep in mind that judges must consider the best interest of the child and thus the parent who would be the best choice. Children often have other priorities in mind and may not always choose the most responsible and stable parent.
Only if you go before a judge and request emancipation.
You can request from the judge to allow you to pay on a monthly payment plan. You can also ask if the judge might consider reducing the fine, but the judge does not have to do that.
No. A judge may be willing to consider a child's request but doesn't have to honor it. The court will make that decision. The child cannot make their own choice until they reach eighteen years old.No. A judge may be willing to consider a child's request but doesn't have to honor it. The court will make that decision. The child cannot make their own choice until they reach eighteen years old.No. A judge may be willing to consider a child's request but doesn't have to honor it. The court will make that decision. The child cannot make their own choice until they reach eighteen years old.No. A judge may be willing to consider a child's request but doesn't have to honor it. The court will make that decision. The child cannot make their own choice until they reach eighteen years old.
A minor in Washington is not allowed to choose the custodial parent until he is 18. Below the age of 18 a child can express their choice of a parent but the judge is not under any obligation to address the request nor allow it.
Not arbitrarily. He or she could request the court to issue such an order, but the decision would be made by the judge hearing the case.
The plaintiff cannot - that is a judge's prerogative. The plaintiff can REQUEST that a judge consider ruling that way, but it is up to the judge as to whether he will grant it or not.
First of all can a child never be left to you without a judge having a say. The will is just a request form the parent. You can seek for approval for being the child's foster parent, of course. Then it's up to the socialworkers.
The child has to be old enough to be heard. It varies between states but it's from 13 and up.Speak to your lawyer.
For as long as it takes th;e judge to consider and act on your request. There is no time limit.
File a petition/motion containing the reason for the request with the court. A judge will consider it, and issue a ruling either granting it, or denying it.