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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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Can a child choose not to go with a noncustodial parent in Texas?
No there is no need for the child to go to Texas.
How old do you have to be to be able to choose which parent you want to live with in the state of Texas?
according to my lawyer a child can choose at 12 and in some cases at 10 but never told me what these cases may be...
How old must a child be to choose where to live in ms?
By law, a child does not choose. When you are 18, you are no longer a child, and can choose where you live.
Can a child choose to move out of their home at the age of sixteen?
Only in Texas
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.
How old does a child have to be for a hardship license in Texas?
Texas Government's website will give you information about child's hardship licence.
How old in Georgia does a child have to be to choose a custodial parent?
A child can not do this so you have to be 18.
How old does a child need to be in Texas to seat in the front seat?
12years old
In Texas can a 14 year old choose to live with grand parent?
no
How old does a child have to be to choose if they want to visit father or not?
12.
Can child choose who to live with if parents are unwed in Texas?
Only after age 14 see link below
What age in MD can a child choose which parent to live with?
When you are 18 year old, you can choose where you want to live.
