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Not if there's already some kind of court order for custody. If there's not, the child still can't legally make the decision, but if all parties agreed, the child could live with a sibling. However, the parents, as legal guardians, have last say.

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The age of majority varies, and unemancipated minors are subject to the wishes of parents and/or family court decisions.

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Generally no, but that depends on what state they live in and the age of the minor. Or the parent can give written permission for the minor to live with that person.

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no absolutely not

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18 and above

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