Can 16 year olds choose who they want to live with?

Can 16 year olds choose who they want to live with?

Answer: A minor does not have a right to choose his residence, and is subject to the custody and control of his parent or legal custodian until emancipated. The determining factor for the court is the child’s best interests. This is a subjective determination, based on the facts and circumstances in each case.

Can I live with my grandparents at 14?

Can I move to my grandparents at the age of 14? Under certain circumstances. With the permission of your parents. If your grandparents go to court, prove it will be in your best interests to live with them, and get temporary custody/guardianship of you.

Can a 15 year old choose to live with a grandparent?

No. Children have no rights as to expressing a choice except in disputes between their parents. Even that is limited – the child does not decide but the court must consider the expressed preference. Grandparent visitation rights are limited and…

Can I move in 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.

Can my son chose to live with me?

You can allow your child to make this decision for themselves. This is your choice as a parent; there’s no set age that determines when a child is allowed to say where he/she wants to live. However, a child is not legally entitled to choose who to live with until the age of 2020

Can a 14 year old decide who they want to live with?

If child is 14 or older, child has the right to choose the custodial parent. If the child is 14 or older, child has the right to testify in court regarding the preference of custodial parent. If the child is 14 or older, the judge may consider the wishes of the child.