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At what age is a child in NJ allowed to speak to the judge about where he wants to live?
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This is interpreted by the judge as to the maturity of the child, but the rule of thumb is age 12. see links below for further info.
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What is the legal age a child can decide which parent he wants to live with in NY state?
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In Washington does a sixteen year old have the choice of which parent they want to live with?
Yes. The court (I'm guessing this is a divorce thing) will usually honor a sixteen year old's request. No. Minors are not allowed to decide with whom the wish to reside. A judge may speak with the child concerning issues such as the school they attend, friends, neighborhood, extracurricular activites and so forth. Custodial decisions are always based upon what is in the best interest of the child and not the preference of any of the involved parties.
What age in Wisconsin can a child to choose to live full time with mom or dad?
No, minors are not allowed to decide with whom they wish to live, including which parent. When parents cannot agree on custodial issues the judge makes the decision for them. That decision is based upon what the judge believes is in the best interest of the child or children involved and not upon the preference of others.
Child lives with mother who has joint custody but 15 year old child wants live with father?
Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is requiredto abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody.Check link below for more info.
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Can a mother deny her child the right to testify in her dads favor for custody?
Unless the judge ask for it or the child lives in a state where he/she is old enough for a judge to listen to, the child will not be heard. It's the parents or court who decides custody and the child can not choose. If the child will be heard he/she has the right to say whatever they want.ClarificationCourts rarely require a child to testify in a custody matter and if they do, the judge is more likely to speak with the child privately rather than have them "testify" in court. The child cannot be "called as a witness" for one party. If the judge wants to speak with the child the parent cannot refuse. In most cases the judge will order an evaluation by one or more court appointed professionals (psychologist, pediatrician, social worker, attorney, etc.) who will then submit a report of their findings and recommendations to the judge to assist her/him in rendering a decision. The judge will then, in some cases, interview the child.
Can nc kids at age 12 decide who to live with?
Not arbitrarily. The age of majority for the state of North Carolina is 18. That being so, a minor is not allowed to choose which parent he or she wants to live with. In most custodial cases a child who is deemed able to understand the matter at hand will be interviewed by the judge who has jurisdiction in the custodial case. It is at the descretion of the judge whether or not to speak with the minor child/children. The judge also will decide whether or not the knowledge garnered by the interview will be used in deciding which parent should retain physical custody of the minor child.
How old does a child have to be to decide who he wants to live with in Pennsylvania?
That is usually determined by a judge with guidance from a counselor who has interviewed all of the parties involved. * Minors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live. If the parents cannot agree on a custodial arrangement the decision is left to the court the judge will decide where the minor child should lived based on what is in the best interest of the child and not on the preference of others.
What is the process for a child age 12 to choose which parent he wants to live with?
There is no such process. A child of 12 is not allowed to choose.
What if the father knows that it's his child but wants nothing to do with the child?
A judge can order child support from the father if a court-ordered DNA test proves that he is the child's father.
What is the legal age a child can choose which parent he wants to live with in New Jersey?
18. 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.
When a person has full custody of a child can the child go back?
This depends on what you are asking as there are many different situations. For example, if the child is old enough for a Judge to take their wants into consideration, and the place where the child wants to 'go back' to is a safe environment, then it can be possible.
Can a juvenile judge make a child stay in school if she is 16 years old and wants to quit?
Yes
Custody of a child born in the US and the mother who is from the UK wants custody?
That's up to the judge. see link
Is there an age where a child can tell the Judge where he or she wants to live?
In some states. In some states this is persuasive and in some it is controlling.
