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

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

14

Can an 11 year old choose which parent to live with?

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.

At what age can a child decide not to see the other parent?

It’s important to understand that just because the law permits a child to express an opinion doesn’t mean the judge has to follow the child’s preference. Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old.

What happens when a child doesn’t want to visit the other parent?

A parent who refuses to allow the other parent to see the child or fails to follow the terms of a custody order could face contempt charges. The parent missing out on visitation can file an Order to Show Cause with the court stating that the other parent is preventing visits.

Can a child divorce one parent?

A minor generally cannot become emancipated from just one parent unless there is only one parent, such as when one of the minor’s parents has died, or has terminated their parental rights. Emancipation of a minor terminates all parental custodial rights, which in turn makes that minor an adult for legal purposes.

Can my ex take my sons phone away?

As a general rule, she notes, “unless a court has ordered that the child have access to the phone, the parent who has the child at that time is in charge of issues like managing technology use and discipline. Parents should generally be able to put limits on technology use when the children are at home.”

What is the most common child custody arrangement?

The most common arrangement is one in which one parent has sole physical custody, both parents have legal custody, and the noncustodial parent is granted visitation time.

Do I have to tell my ex wife my new address?

Generally you would be required to keep the Court informed of your address and your former spouse, at least as long as there are obligations between the two of you. If you have joint custody, you should disclose your address as a matter of…

Can ex wife go after new wife’s income?

If your ex-spouse remarries, the new spouse is not responsible for providing for your children financially, in most cases. In certain situations, however, the new spouse’s income may become part of community property shared with your ex-spouse and be considered in the child support calculation.

Do I have a right to know where my ex lives?

The simple answer is no, you have no right to know where he is. I can say this for certain as I had to take my ex to court to get her to disclose her address (shared residency at that time), because my case was unusual and the mum has a chequered past the court ordered her to disclose.

Can I stop my ex wife moving away with my child?

If you do not agree with the proposed move, your ex should ask the court to make the decision about whether or not they should be allowed to move. One parent does have the right to try and stop the other from moving and may seek a court order from the court to prevent it from happening.

Can divorced parents live in different states?

While joint custody is possible when parents live in different states, judges are unlikely to order joint physical custody because it’s not always feasible. If parents have joint custody and one moves out-of-state, the court may transfer physical custody to one parent to avoid this issue.

Can Family Court stop me from moving?

In short, no, he can’t prevent you from moving, but he could seek a Prohibited Steps Order to stop you taking your daughter out of the area you currently live in.

Can a judge stop me from moving?

Can he stop the move? Brette’s Answer: He can’t stop you from moving but he could seek to modify the visitation based on the change in circumstances – because it would be a longer drive. It would be up to the judge to decide. There is no stipulation for visitation in the modification paperwork.

Can ex husband stop me from moving?

No. You (the “Relocating Party “) are free to move anywhere you want. However, if your ex (or any other individual with court-ordered custody or visitation rights) (the “Non-relocating Party”) objects to the children’s relocation, you will need the Court’s approval to take the children with you.