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What is the legal age a child can choose what parent he wants to live with?
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∙ 15y ago
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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis varies from state to state, however the older a child is, the more likely a judge will be to hear the wishes of the child in a closed session. Generally, if a 12 year old would testify to a judge that he wishes to reside with the father, the court will take that into consideration and unless unusual circumstances exist, rule in favor of the child's wishes.
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If a woman gets pregnant and conceives a child that is not her husbands is her husband the legal father anyway?
The biological father is the legal father. The husband is not the father unless he decides he wants to claim that title and wants to raise this child. Slim to none on that one. More likely you are going to be a single parent, so go after the bio dad for child support. He owes his child that.
What do you about support when you are the non-custodial parent and the custodial parent wants to hand over the child to you?
They can't simply "give the child to you." You need to return to the court and have the custody order modified so you'll have legal custody. It will go easier if the current custodial parent consents to the modification. At that time the current support order should be terminated and you can request child support if you wish.
How old does a child have to be in NC to decide which parent they want to live with?
18. But if it goes to court the court might ask the child who he wants to live with if he is around 15yo and the court might follow his wish but is not obligated to.
Your niece lives with you but you are not her legal guardian can you help her sue her father for child support she is 15 and wants me to help her?
If you are their legal guardian, you can collect child support from both parents of the child. If you are not their legal guardian and they just live with you, you do not have rights to child support.
Does a stepfather have a legal right to maintain guardianship of a stepchild if the biological parent with custody is incarcerated and the biological father wants the child back?
The stepfather would have standing to intervene into the custody case and attempt to be the primary custodian. Ultimately, the court will look at what is in the best interest of the child.
Is it child abuse if a parent said his child could choose what ever he wants and the parent does not let him go to the school he wants to go to?
Depends if the parent has said that the child can choose what he wants, if the parent has then it is recommended that the child is given the choice of the school that they get to go to
What is the process for a child age 12 to choose which parent he wants to live with?
There is no such process. A child of 12 is not allowed to choose.
In California if father has primary physical custody and both parents have joint legal custody can the child choose which parent he wants to live with?
No, legally a minor has no choice in the matter.
Can a child choose which parent he wants to live with in the state of Connecticut?
see links below
How old does a child have to be to choose the parent he wants to live with in the state of New Mexico?
11
Is child support increased if a child wants to live only with the custodial parent?
It doesn't matter what the child wants. It only matters what the court decides is in the best interests of the child. If it is found that awarding sole legal and physical custody of a child to one parent is in his or her best interests, child support may be increased accordingly.
Is there a law that says parents can choose where there kids go to school?
No, there's no such thing. Unless the child is dependent on the parent and is under 18. The child has to go school where the parent wants them to, but there is not a law that states that.
Can a 13 year old refuse to see a parent for visitation in Idaho?
Yes, legally at the age of twelve a child can choose which parent he / or she wants to live with and visits with.
Can a nonbiological parent diseastablish himself as a legal parent be absolved of any responsibility but gain visitation rights?
If the parent legally adopted the child they cannot undo it unless another adult is willing to take over their legal responsibilities as the parent. That is usually one when a couple has divorced and a new spouse wants to adopt the child. If you give up your parental rights in that case you will not be entitled to visitations.If the parent legally adopted the child they cannot undo it unless another adult is willing to take over their legal responsibilities as the parent. That is usually one when a couple has divorced and a new spouse wants to adopt the child. If you give up your parental rights in that case you will not be entitled to visitations.If the parent legally adopted the child they cannot undo it unless another adult is willing to take over their legal responsibilities as the parent. That is usually one when a couple has divorced and a new spouse wants to adopt the child. If you give up your parental rights in that case you will not be entitled to visitations.If the parent legally adopted the child they cannot undo it unless another adult is willing to take over their legal responsibilities as the parent. That is usually one when a couple has divorced and a new spouse wants to adopt the child. If you give up your parental rights in that case you will not be entitled to visitations.
Can a child choose to live with a grandparent in Texas even if the father also wants custody and is not unfit?
In Texas, if a child is 14 or older, he/she can choose to live with a grandparent as long as permission is given by the custodial parent.
Does a child ever really have the right to choose which parent he or she wants to live with and is there a certain age they have to be in the state of Ohio?
no see links below
Can a parent make the child come to visit once they turn 18 and no longer wants to go for visitaion?
no your a legal adult and can do what you want
