Can a 13-year-old in Kentucky choose who to live with after his parents' divorce?

Answer 1

It all depends on the situation. I suggest you stay with your dad for as long as you can unless he's truly mistreating you. yes as long as there aren't any problems, mental or physical that would prevent proper care for the minor. * No, minors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to reside. The judge might speak with the child about various issues, such as how the child feels about the school they attend, neighborhood they live in, etc. not about their feelings toward either parent. The judge always makes a custody decision based on the bet interest of the minor child or chldren and not on the preferences of any involved party.

Answer 2

There is really no law to decide. The judge is usually the one who will decide who you will live with, although being given the opportunity to tell the judge wouldn't hurt in helping him better make his decision in the best interest of you.

Only Indiana and Texas have laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice, 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 no 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.

Once custody has been awarded by a court it would take another court order to change that arrangement. The court may listen to a child's request to change custody but it is under no obligation to modify the custody order at the child's request. The court would be looking for an appropriate reason to order a change in custody such as the custodial parent being unfit and the change being in the best interest of the child.

Answer 3

The age of the child is not relevant, as the decision of which parent will retain custody is made by the presiding judge. The judge will make the decision based on what the court believes is best for the child, not upon the preference of the child or any other involved party.

Answer 4

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.

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Answer 5

depend on attachment ...he wants to live with father or mothe

Answer 6

No. That decision can't be made until she reaches 18 years of age. Until then custody must be decided by agreement of the parents or by the court if the parties can't agree on an arrangement.

Answer 7

age 18

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Answer 8

yes

it should be what ever age

Answer 9

18
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