No, minors are not allowed to decide with whom they wish to live, including which parent. When parents cannot agree on custodial issues the judge makes the decision for them. That decision is based upon what the judge believes is in the best interest of the child or children involved and not upon the preference of others.
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.
A minor does not get to make the decision. With that being said, I generally find that if a minor closer to the age of 18 wants to live with a particular parent (and that parent is a good parent), the more the judge will take the child's wishes into consideration. Judges will also factor in why the child chooses to be with one parent over the other and make sure it is not simply because one parent is lenient and lets the child do what they want. No matter what age however, the child's wishes will be only one of many factors the court will look at to determine what is best for them.
Generally speaking, 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 child will take turns from parent to parent. If one lives in Wisconsin then you can have great chese! If one lives in South Carolina you see beautiful sights!
A minor is not allowed to choose where to live.
age 18
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Generally 18.
Only with parental permission. Minors can not choose where to live.
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The person with full custody has the right to have the child live with them permanently and has the right to make all decisions regarding the child without interference.
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well I think that when you turn 13 you can choose what parent you want to live with. But that's just my opinon.
By law, a child does not choose. When you are 18, you are no longer a child, and can choose where you live.
They have to be 18,
In Ohio, the court will consider a child's wishes regarding custody, but it is ultimately up to the judge to determine what is in the child's best interest based on all relevant factors, not solely the child's preference. Typically, children must be at least 12 years old for their preferences to be given more weight in custody decisions.
Not without some kind of court ruling, depends on who the legal parent is by law.
yes
Eighteen.
When you are 18 year old, you can choose where you want to live.
There is no such process. A child of 12 is not allowed to choose.
No, minors do not have the right to choose where to live.
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In the UK, there's no set age when a child can choose which parent to live with. The court will consider a child's wishes, but the final decision is based on the child's best interests. Generally, older children's views are given more weight during legal proceedings.
When they are 18. Minors are not allowed to choose.