At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in MN?
At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in MN?
There’s no specific age when a child is old enough to have a custodial preference, but it’s somewhat rare for a court to consider the opinion of a child less than seven years old. It’s not unusual for an eight-year-old child to have an opinion that impacts the custody decision.
What if one parent makes more money than the non custodial parent?
Yes, the non-custodial parent still pays child support even though the custodial parent makes more money. Think of it this way: if the parents still were together and one parent made more money than the other, the parent making less money still contributes money to the child’s food, clothing, and shelter.
How much should a father pay for one child?
One child, you’ll pay 12% of your gross weekly income. Two children, you’ll pay 16% of your gross weekly income. Three or more children, you’ll pay 19% of your gross weekly income.
Can there be 2 custodial parents?
Joint custody is a court order whereby custody of a child is awarded to both parties. In joint physical custody both parents are custodial parents and neither parent is a non-custodial parent. Joint custody is distinct from sole custody.
Can child support be more than you make?
A court may award too much child support based on inaccurate documentation provided by the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent will pay a fair amount to support the child but no more than is necessary.
Will child support take the third stimulus check?
Child support won’t be taken from third stimulus checks If you were behind on child support payments when first-round stimulus checks were being sent, the IRS could have taken your stimulus money and given it to the person you owed. Congress reversed course for the second round of stimulus checks.
Can a child refuse to see a parent?
In cases where parents can’t agree, a judge will decide visitation and custody based on the child’s best interests. Both parents are bound by the terms of a custody order. If your child refuses to go to visits with the other parent, you could still be on the hook for failing to comply with a custody order.
At what age can a child refuse to see their parent?
Most judges understand that once a child reaches their teens (14 /15 /16 /17), it certainly is difficult to force them to visit with a noncustodial parent when they are adamant about not seeing them, but it truly is not the child’s decision.
Can a 17 year old refuses to see a parent?
A court or the police will not make a 17 year old go to the other parent if they refuse. However, as the custodial parent you must encourage the 17 year old to follow the custody order.
