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Typically, when a child reaches the age of majority where they live, they can make that decision. Puerto Rico's age of majority is 21, however with consent of both parents or that of a superior court judge, that age may be lowered to 18.
A child younger than that age can write to the judge expressing their preferences, or ask their parent to petition the court for a modification in the custody order based on the child's preferences. The older the child, the more weight will be given to their preference. In addition any change in circumstances that occurred after custody was awarded will be taken into consideration as well.
You should consult with an attorney specializing in family law in your area for more information.
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Can a joint custodial parent take their child to Puerto Rico from California without permission from the other parent for vacation?
yes
Can a child of 14yrs choose which parent to live with and choose to not visit the other parent in the state of Louisiana?
see related questions
How old do you have to be to live with the other parent?
If the parents are divorced then it is between the parents if the child can go live with the other parent. At age 14 the child can choose witch parent he/she wont's to live with. If that other parent is not willing to let the child go live with that parent then it can be taken to court or just wait till the child is 18 and can go live on it's own.
Can a 14 year old choose to live with the noncustodial parent if the custodial parent is abusive in Florida?
See related question, but you do not want to complain to family services, as the child will simply be put into foster care, than returned to the custodial parent. In less than 15% of the cases do they give the child to the other parent. The other parent will need to collect evidence and file a custody challenge. The child has the right to an opinion, but not to choose.
At what age can a minor child choose to go or not go on vivitation with non custodial parent?
See Link Below'Child Refusing To Visit Other Parent?'
How old must a child be to choose to live with a 'relative other than a parent' in the state of Washington?
Age 18
Would a black and Puerto Rican child be consided bi - racial?
Yes, a child born of 2 different races is indeed bi-racial, if one parent is of African Descent and the other parent Latin the child is biracial, however if both parents are Puerto Rican AND black (meaning from African descent) then the child is NOT biracial it sounds complicated because people make too much of it, no matter what, the child WILL be beautiful!!
When can a child choose his or her guardian in TX?
The child doesn't get to choose, but in TX at the age of 12 the judge will consider the child's preference of which *parent* to live with. The judge considers many other things too, and the judge is not required to abide by the child's wishes.
How does joint custody affect child support in Nebraska?
The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.
Can a child choose to live with one parent instead of the other in Pennsylvania but one lives in New Jersey?
Not until he is 18yo.
If a child lives with one parent can the other parent who does not live in the same home claim that same child?
Not on taxes no. The parent the child lives with has the main right to claim the child. But if that parent can't or doesn't want to then the other parent can
Can a parent take a child out of the country without the consent of the other parent And if they do will child support continue?
You cannot take a child out of the country without the consent of the other parent.
