What age can a child in Tennessee decide which parent to live with?

What age can a child in Tennessee decide which parent to live with?

In Tennessee, according to Tenn. Code Ann. \xa7 36-6-106, there are several factors which a family court judge must take into consideration when they are deciding child custody. Section 13 of the General Custody Provisions allows for \u201cThe reasonable preference of the child if twelve (12) years of age or older.

At what age can a child make custody decision in Massachusetts?

On the surface, the question above is simple: the age of majority in Massachusetts is 18, which means that a 16-year old is a child who is subject to the custody decisions of the Probate and Family Court.

At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in Scotland?

When a child reaches the age of 16 they are legally able to decide where they wish to live unless there is a residence order or child arrangements order specifying living arrangements which lasts until a young person is 18.

At what age can a child make his own decisions?

18 years old

Can a 13 year old make their own decisions?

Many parents tell me their child will be 12 years old, 13 years old, 14 years old soon and will be able to make their own decisions. They appear to be uniformly surprised to learn that a minor child does not have the legal right to decide which parent to live with.

Can a 14 year old make their own decisions?

Children 14 to 17 years old (but under 18) can make decisions on their own about care necessary for their health. This agreement is legally called “consent”. Note that abortion is usually considered care necessary for a person’s health. So, a 14-year-old girl who wants an abortion doesn’t need her parents’ permission.

Can a 16 year old choose where he wants 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. However, dissolution of marriage statutes provide that the child’s wish as to where s/he will live is a factor to be considered by a court in making a custody decision.

Can a teenager choose who 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. In general, though, courts do not ask a minor child who he or she prefers to live with after a divorce. However, teenagers may request to move in with the noncustodial parent for a variety of reasons.

Can I move in with my aunt at 15?

Until you are 18, you must have the permission of your parent(s) in order to move anywhere. If you do not have permission, they can report you as a runaway and have your brought home. And, your aunt could end up prosecuted for harboring a…

Can I live with my aunt at 14?

Short answer is yes (understand however, that these are not easy to win) , if the court determines, in the best interest of the minor child, that the third person (the aunt) is truly the best person under all the circumstances who should…