Can a 10 year old decide which parent to live with?

Can a 10 year old decide which parent to live with?

In law, there is no fixed age that determines when a child can express a preference as to where they want to live. However, legally, a child cannot decide who they want to live with until they are 16 years old. Once a child reaches the age of 16, they are legally allowed to choose which parent to live with.

What age will a court listen to a child?

If the question of who the child is to live with has to be resolved through court proceedings, then the courts will start to place weight on a child’s wishes when they are considered competent to understand the situation. This can be around the age of 12 or 13 but varies on the circumstances.

Can I choose to live with my dad at 12?

In some states, the judge must determine whether permitting the child to state a preference is even in the child’s best interests. Usually by 12 years old a child can testify. As the child gets older, his or her wishes carry more weight.

Can my 14 year old choose where to live?

If a child is at least 14, the law allows the child to state a custodial preference, unless the judge believes doing so would be detrimental. Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old.

Can I live with my dad at 13?

Unless your mom agrees that you can live with your dad, your dad will have to file a Motion with the court asking the court to give him custody. The judge will probably ask you to speak to a specialist with the Family Mediation Center so you can let the court know why you want to live with your dad.

Can a 13 year old decide who they want to live with?

13 ANSWERS The child can not dictate who he or she will live with. You will need to have your child’s preferences considered through a Guardian ad Litem.

How do you know if your mom doesn’t love you?

Mother doesn’t love you. 5 signs that it’s really true

• She told you that you all doing wrong.
• I’m doing it for you/your own good/safety.
• “You are me, but if you don’t – shame on you!” Your mom wanted to be a musician, but she didn’t become by different reasons.
• You bother mom by the fact of your existence.
• She lets you understand clearly that she doesn’t love you.

What age can I choose to live with my dad?

While no law permits the child to choose their custody status, most California courts believe 14 years of age is old enough to express themselves and the reasons why they prefer one parent over the other.

Can I live with my dad at 16?

As long as your dad can have you live with him without issues then you should be able to go. If your dad is agreeable, you could just move your stuff there and not come home. At 16 there is really not a lot your mother can do about it and you are old enough to choose.