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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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Is 14 the legal age to choose with parent they want to live with in Georgia?
In Georgia it will take the judge to decide , after hearing all three people he will decide.
Can a 13 year old choose to live with a non relative in Michigan?
Can you choose to move with a friend at 16 in Michigan?
Can a 13 yr old child in CO choose to live with grandparents instead of their parent?
No, the minor cannot choose until he is 18. Until then he needs parental consent.
Can a 14 year old choose which parent they want to live with in the state of portland OR?
No, not until they are 18yo.
Can a minor child choose to live with grandparent?
Yes, as far as our law here in India is concerned. In the US a child can not choose where to live until they have reached the legal adult age, usually 18.
Can 15 year old choose to live with grandparents in Washington state?
No. Until you are 18 your parents decide.
If you are 16 can you choose who you want to live?
At age 16, you usually have limited legal rights to choose where you want to live. This decision is typically governed by custody arrangements, court orders, or parental consent until you reach the age of majority.
Can a 15-year-old that lives in Tennessee with his dad and wants to live with his mom in Ohio choose who he wants to live with?
no, not until legally 16 or 17.
Can a child choose to live with a noncustodial parent at 17 in NC?
You need parental consent to move until you are 18.
Can 15 year old twins make the choice to live with dad if mom has custody?
No they can not choose until they are 18.
Can a 16 year old choose to live with step grandparents instead of parents in the state of Wisconsin?
Not until you are 18.
Can a 15 year old move in with grandparents without parental consent in Ohio?
No. He can not choose where to live until he is 18.
