Can a teenager choose which parent to live with?

Can a teenager choose which parent to live with?

There is no ‘Magic Age’ There is no fixed age when a child can decide on where they should live in a parenting dispute. Instead their wishes are one of many factors a court will consider in reaching a decision.

Can I choose which parent to live with at 16?

There is no rule about how old you have to be to choose who you want to live with. You can have an opinion at any age and your parents should listen to what you have to say. You might like to ask another family member or older friend to help you talk with your parents.

What do I do if my child wants to live with the non custodial 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.

What to do when your child doesn’t want to be with you?

When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Spend Time with The Other ParentDon’t put your children in the middle. You need to make sure that you are not the cause. Don’t take it personally. Talk to your children and seek out therapy for them if they are really struggling. If your children volunteer why they don’t want to go the other parent’s house, talk to your ex-spouse about it.

Why a man wants to have a baby with you?

When a guy wants you to have his baby, it means he’s ready to take the next big step of life with you. It says he loves you so much that he wants to have a family with you, he wants to be a father to your children, he wants to see you as a mother because he knows how amazing you’ll be as a mother.