No, as that shows disrespect for the authority of the court. see link
If a person is designated as the custodian in the parents' will(s), then that person is likely to be granted the custody. If however, there was no will, or no custodian specified in the will, then, then the court can appoint a custodian of its own choice. Usually, any of the relatives - uncles, aunts, grand parents, step parents, and even friends and strangers can apply for the custody. It is the responsibility of the court to choose the custodian. In case there are no will, or no custodian specified, and no petitions, then the court may put the children in foster care. This answer is actually independent of the marital status of the parents, and which child is living with whom at the time of the parents' death.
The age of majority in Ohio is 18. Under that age, if there is a dispute of custody during a divorce, a judge will determine who the child lives with. Of course, the judge can take into consideration a child's preference.
Sure, just as soon as they turn 18 they never have to see either parent again if they don't want to. Children under 18 are legally treated as a kind of extension of their parents, not necessarily as people in their own right. They could petition the court to modify the custody decree, but this is not likely to be granted unless the non-custodial parent poses an actual threat to them.
The guidelines are basically the same in every state but obviously there are a few minor differences. Joint custody consists of Primary Custody & Secondary Custody. The parent with primary custody is who the child lives with & the other parent has secondary custody. Depending on the age of the child & the state in which they reside, the court may let them determine where they choose to live. Or if both parents agree on the child's decision then the child can live with either parent.
Legally minors are not allowed to choose.
If the step parent files for custody, and the judge awards custody of the child to them.
When the child is 18.
They have to be 18,
If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.
If a person is designated as the custodian in the parents' will(s), then that person is likely to be granted the custody. If however, there was no will, or no custodian specified in the will, then, then the court can appoint a custodian of its own choice. Usually, any of the relatives - uncles, aunts, grand parents, step parents, and even friends and strangers can apply for the custody. It is the responsibility of the court to choose the custodian. In case there are no will, or no custodian specified, and no petitions, then the court may put the children in foster care. This answer is actually independent of the marital status of the parents, and which child is living with whom at the time of the parents' death.
A minor can not choose where to live. Your grandparents can apply for custody after the parental rights have been given up or taken from your parents by the court. If you are living in a unsafe environment you have to tell someone or call the CPS.
I live in Nevada and have seen enough divorces (who in Nevada hasn't?) to know that yes, you can get divorced before custody is decided in Nevada. In fact, most of the cases here (at least the ones I've seen) are settled this way and custody cases are usually heard seprately. But if you choose to do so, you can also have custody settled at the same time as the divorce.
not without court approval see link
No, legally a minor has no choice in the matter.
The age of majority in Ohio is 18. Under that age, if there is a dispute of custody during a divorce, a judge will determine who the child lives with. Of course, the judge can take into consideration a child's preference.
you can either be happy about it (i highly doubt it), or you can choose which parent to live with, or live with a different relative
Yes, single parents, regardless of divorced or never been married, are free to live with whoever they choose as long as that person is not bad for their child. This is what happens after people with children divorce - they find new partners and moves on.