Can a child ask to live with the other parent?

Can a child ask to live with the other parent?

If there is no custody order in place, then the child can live with the non-custodial parent without having to involve the court. If there is a custody order in place, that order would need to be modified. In some states, custody may be modified at any time.

Can an 8 year old choose which parent to live with?

no, she cannot choose and have it be the way she wants. she may express an opinion to her guardian ad litem if there is one, but the child is not in charge.

Can a 17 year old decide where they want to live?

Parents often want to know at what age a child can decide whom to live with. The answer is simply: according to the law, eighteen. In some cases, police will tell parents that after they are 17, they are no longer under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and can’t be made to comply with a judgment.

Can I live with my grandma at 17?

Assuming that your mother is unwilling to let you go, your grandparents would need to file for guardianship for you in either Probate or Juvenile Court. Since you’re 17, you would need to consent to their petition in writing.

Can a teenager choose which parent to live with?

Most states do not specify an age at which a child can choose which parent he or she lives with after a divorce. Instead, the majority of states allows a judge to consider a child’s reasonable preferences for living arrangements when making custody decisions.

Can a parent kick you out at 17?

If your teen is a minor, according to the law you can’t toss him out. In many instances, kicking him out could be classified as abandonment. Unless your teen has been emancipated (the court severs the parent’s legal obligations) you are still legally accountable for his welfare.

Can 17 year old move out without parents consent?

Once you are 18, you can leave home. You have reached the age of majority and are legally responsible for yourself. If you are 16 or 17 years old, living independently of your parents or guardians, and in need of support, you can make an agreement with Alberta Children’s Services.

How can I move out without my parents permission?

You don’t need your parents’ permission to do anything. Just tell them you’re leaving and then do it. You don’t have to tell them where you’re going, but it will save you trouble down the line if you’re not the subject of a missing person report.

At what age is a parent not legally responsible?

18 years old