At what age can a child say who they want to live with?
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At what age can a child say who they want to live with?
Matt: Well really, there is no number, and as I said before, if a child wants to make a decision, essentially it is 18 years of age. Once they attained a majority, they can do as they please. The court will take into consideration a child’s views and a child’s wishes as expressed.
Can a 14 year old choose where they want to live?
No, a 14-year old may not decide where she wants to live without going to court when there are existing Orders. When you are dealing with children in court, competent legal representation should always be sought, as the subject matter of the litigation is so very important.
Can a 13 year old refuse visitation?
Understanding a Parent’s Role in Visitation A child custody order requires parents to make a child reasonably available for visits. An older teen may outright refuse visits and there’s not a lot that a parent can do. Yet, parents with younger children will need to play a more active role in ensuring that visits happen.
