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How old does a child have to be to tell the judge how they feel?
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∙ 18y ago
im not sure what state you are in but in a lot of states a child must be at leaste 12 years old and must be in the right state of mind to understand what is going.
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Why would you have to pay child support for an 18 year old in Indiana?
If a judge said so you have to. Often child support is required for additional years if the child is attending formal education toward a certification or degree.
What is the age of child emancipation in Florida Lake county?
In Florida, a child that is at least 15 years old can apply to be emancipated from their parents. It is ultimately up to the judge to make the decision though.
In California can a thirteen year old choose which parent to live with?
Yes. A child as young as 11 years old can choose which parent they wish to live with. It doesn't mean however that a judge will grant it, it merely means that the child can file formally with the court for a change in custody.
What is the legal age a child can choose what parent he wants to live with?
In all states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12-14 year old can express an opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider or grant the child's request. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made.A child is free to decide which parent to live with in every state once they have reached eighteen years of age.
How old does a child have to be to decide which parent they want to live with in Colorado?
Minors are not allowed to make the decision as to which parent they prefer to live with. In some cases concerning older teens a judge may choose to interview them as to how they feel about issues such as the school they are attending, friends, and so forth. Regardless of what the child or parents may want the judge will make the decision based on what is in the best interest of the child/children.
How old does a child have to be to tell a judge who they want to live with without the judge having to decide if its in the best interest of the child?
18- 20 after 21 your on your own
Could a 14-year-old who lives in North Carolina with their mom all the time but would like to spend alternate weeks with their dad tell the judge that is how they would like the custody to be divided?
Yes, a child of 14 could request to speak to the judge in private to explain how they feel. There is no guarantee, however, that the judge would grant the child's request, as custodial decisions are based upon what the judge feels is in the best interest of the child and not on the preference of any of the involved parties.
Can a 12 year old child tell the court what parent they want to live with?
No, one has to be 18 to be able to have some input in the desicion.
What if the child doesn't want to live with the mother?
In divorces in Florida, the Judge is supposed to make his decision on what is in the best interest of the child. The judge would check with a social worker. If the child is a six year old, the judge would listen to the social worker who would have interviewed the child in private. Many six year old children are smart enough to give the answer they think the adult wants them to give rather than tell the way they really feel. The six year old tries to please the adults around him so he can survive. In his value system, surviving is far more important than telling the truth. An adolescent would expect the judge to listen to him. He would explain his reasons and would probably get his way.
How does a child feel doing child labour?
If he's old eniugh he will feel betrayed and used.
Can a Judge force your 17.6 year old daughter to continue visiting her father if she does not want to visit him anymore We live in Il.?
At the age of 12 a child can tell the judge if they want to see said parent. However, the child must abide by the judges ruling from any other previous hearing.
Can a 17 year old foster child move out without consent?
yes they can. all they have to do is go to a judge and tell him/her why they want to move out and give the judge a good reason. and you have to prove that you have somewhere to live and make money to show you will be taken care of.
Can parents emancipate their 16 year old child?
It's a judge who does that, not the parents.
How old the child is when you tell about pregnancy?
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Can a child at 17 talk to a judge in regards to her wanting to live with the other parent when the pasrents are divorced?
yes a child old enough to talk can tll the judge that. Sound smart and state your reasons to the judge! Good Luck!
Should you dump the boyfriend who has a 5 year old?
it depends on his relationship with his child and how you feel about it. does he see his child or pay child support? Does he see pr live with his child? How do you feel about it?
My child is 10 years old how much support do i pay?
The judge will determine based on needs and finances. Most states have guidelines that must be followed by the judge who issues the child support order.
