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.
General discussion:
The older the child is the more his or her preferences tend to influence the judge. For example, forcing a child of fifteen to remain in a home where he or she does not wish to be could quickly lead to more serious family problems. This 'harmony' factor may carry more weight in the judge's estimation than the child's preference itself.
Some States allow an "Affidavit of Preference" to be signed by a child to specify a custodial parent or Conservator. But the judge is given almost unlimited latitude in how much importance he attaches to the affidavit. There are a few criteria that judges typically consider to one degree or another when adjudicating a case where the child or children have strong preferences:
The judge may decide to talk with the child privately "in chambers". Attorneys and parents are normally excluded so that the child can speak freely without fear of displeasing one parent or the other. . No one, not even the judge, can guarantee that what a child says will remain confidential the child's statement(s) may play an important part in the judge's decision and as such would normally become a matter of record.
* Technically speaking, the child has no legal 'right to choose'. Minors are, by definition, "legal incompetents", which means they are not recognized by the court as being able make legally binding decisions, including decisions regarding their custody.
Virginia law does not provide a set minimum age where a child can choose which parent to live with. Courts are left to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to consider the child’s preference, based on the individual child’s age and maturity level. Also, a child's preference is only one factor under consideration by the judge.Once they reach eighteen years of age the child can choose which parent to live with.
There is not a particular age in Virginia where a child can choose which parent to live with. A judge will speak to the child and take their feelings into consideration.
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Sometimes you do have a choice. Usually its the parents choice to give you a choice. My parents got divorced when I was younger, and I'm 16 now, and wanted to move in with my dad. My mom had a problem with it and took it to court to go against me. So you have a say in where you live, but ultimately its up to the judge on which parent is the better choice.
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.
In real life they live in LA Hollwood, but on the show they live in Seattle, Washington.
* If the custodial parent agreed to let the child stay for a certain time and this is in writing, that parent should not be able to force the child's return home without a good reason. * If the permission was just word-of-mouth, it is shaky ground; the courts would likely favour the custodial parent and require the child to return. * If the child petitions the court themselves, it is not likely that they will be listened to, especially if the current custodial parent fights that choice. * You may be able to argue that the child obviously has reasons for wanting to now live with the other parent - knowing those reasons would help a lot - and the current custodial is fighting to repress their freedom of choice. * If you are lucky enough to find a good lawyer and get a compassionate judge, they may find in favour of changing the custody to the other parent, or at least giving them more visitation.
If it says it is live, it should be.
Take your birth certificate along with you and your parent or legal guardian and take the test!
No, a sixteen year old can not legally move out on their own in Kentucky. Unless the sixteen year old is married or has parental permission they have to live with the parent until they are 18.
yep, if you are over 12 then you can choose what parent to live with
Minors are not allowed to decide where to live.
The age at which a child can choose which parent to live with varies by jurisdiction. In some places, a child as young as 14 may be able to express a preference to the court, but the final decision will still be based on the best interests of the child. It is advisable to consult with a family law attorney in your area for guidance on this matter.
Not if the court has declared one the custodial parent. Until they reach adulthood, normally 18, they live where they are told to.
In the US it's 18. In the UK it's 16.
The court might ask what parent he wants to live with but they are in no way obligated to follow his wish and especially not if the parent were abusive.
nope, they have to be over 18
no, but in the state of Alaska if you are 14 you can
With her parent's permission, she can live anywhere. Without it, she is at home.
If the parents agree it is not a problem in the least!