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A child under eighteen cannot make the decision of which parent to live with in any state. That decision is up to the court although some states have guidelines regarding how much weight a child's preference should have according to the child's age.A child under eighteen cannot make the decision of which parent to live with in any state. That decision is up to the court although some states have guidelines regarding how much weight a child's preference should have according to the child's age.A child under eighteen cannot make the decision of which parent to live with in any state. That decision is up to the court although some states have guidelines regarding how much weight a child's preference should have according to the child's age.A child under eighteen cannot make the decision of which parent to live with in any state. That decision is up to the court although some states have guidelines regarding how much weight a child's preference should have according to the child's age.
The registered parent (on the birth cert.) is obliged to pay child support (maintenance) to the parent that has custody of the child... circumstances sometimes vary, but this is usually the case.
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No. The child is now eighteen and he or she can make their own decision although that may cause trouble if the child still lives with the "custodial" parent.
Age 18 see link below
No, minor children are not allowed to make the decision as to which parent they choose to reside with. A judge makes the decision based on what is in the best interest of said child, not on the preference of a parent or child.
If the issue were to go to court, the judge will most likely base the ruling off the child's opinion. The age of the child (assuming the child is old enough to make a, somewhat, reasonable decision) really does not matter. For reference, I would say any child above the age of 7, but that is simply my opinion of what a reasonable age would be.
It is possible that a parent can solely take a decision for his or her child. However; It mainly depends on the agreement between parents.
In a child custody arrangement, the primary parent is the one who has the most time and responsibility for the child's daily care and needs. The custodial parent, on the other hand, is the one who has legal custody and decision-making authority over the child.