If she is legally adopted, her 'parents' have custody of her, and as minor, she may not live with you, if she doesn't have constent of her legal caregivers. If she lives with you before she's at least sixteen, you can be arrested for kidnapping, child abuse, and endangering a child's life. Since you live in Arizona, the cut off is 16 instead of 18, but until then, she is considered a minor in the eyes of the law, and is thought of a personal property of her parents.
I say the child could unless if its court ordered that he or she cant
Many times, a child can pick which parent they want to live with around the age of 14. It will depend upon both parents and if the judge doesn't think they should move.
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In Missouri, while a child who is 12 years old can express a preference regarding which parent they would like to live with, the final decision is made by the court. The judge will consider the child's wishes along with other factors, such as the child's best interests, the parents' circumstances, and the child's relationship with each parent. Ultimately, the court has the authority to determine custody arrangements.
There really isn't an age, the child can tell the judge where he want's to go but that isn't always the way the judge will go but he will take it into consideration.
If the guardian parent gives permission any one can watch the child for a time.
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Yes, custody days are meant to nourish the child/parent bond, not some legal agreement that must be kept. If the parent can not or will not pick up the child then there is nothing legally wrong with it. It becomes an inconvience to pack up the child and everything for nothing, but it is not illegal in any form.
In Arizona, it is perfectly legal for a parent to pick up a minor's paycheck. Most companies will gladly hand over a minor employee's check to their parents. However, parents should not spend the check. This constitutes fraud.
Although each state law may differ, no child of any age may usually "pick which parent they want to live with". If the parents cannot reach an agreement, the court will decide after hearing evidence from both parents. In some states and some instances, the judge may interview the child if it is determined the child is sufficiently mature. The judge is looking for information and is not likely to point blank ask the child "Which parent do you want to live with?"
If the parent is busy with something else the child can call a friend or relatives to come and pick them up. the child can also call and older sister or brother, older cousin's, uncles or aunt, grandparent's, or friends that are older then then.
A parent always needs to be at the family fitness center with the child. However, if the child is in a class, the parent can leave and come back to pick up their child afterwards.