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In the state of Virginia what are the laws for a child to decide which parent he or she wants to live with?
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∙ 13y ago
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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No, it stays in the state of the obligor parent, as it should.
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Only the state can.
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The parent may leave a child out of their will. If they are a minor, the court may include them so the state doesn't have to pay for their support.
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No.No.No.No.
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