How much does it cost to modify custody?

How much does it cost to modify custody?

The filing fee is $50 if you ask the court to change a judgment concerning child support, custody, or visitation. The filing fee is $150 if you ask the court to change a judgment concerning anything not about children. For example, changing a judgment about alimony.

Can a child decide which parent to live with in Washington?

In both Washington and Oregon, a child can only choose which parent they’d like to live with when they turn 18 or are otherwise emancipated. Minor children are not considered capable of making such decisions for themselves and are not permitted to “choose” living with one parent over another.

At what age can a child decide where they want to live?

14 years old

Can a 17 year old decide where to live?

Parents often want to know at what age a child can decide whom to live with. The answer is simply: according to the law, eighteen. However, dissolution of marriage statutes provide that the child’s wish as to where s/he will live is a factor to be considered by a court in making a custody decision.

Can I live with my grandma at 17?

Assuming that your mother is unwilling to let you go, your grandparents would need to file for guardianship for you in either Probate or Juvenile Court. Since you’re 17, you would need to consent to their petition in writing.

Can a 10 year old decide which parent to live with?

In law, there is no fixed age that determines when a child can express a preference as to where they want to live. However, legally, a child cannot decide who they want to live with until they are 16 years old. Once a child reaches the age of 16, they are legally allowed to choose which parent to live with.

What age can a child say they don’t want to see the other parent?

Legally, there is no specific age. In general, it has to do with the maturity and reasoning of the child, in addition to his/her age. At 16 or so, judges will often take the position that they can’t force a child of that age to visit a non-custodial parent but, legally, there is no specific age standard.

At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in NY?

Will the court consider a child’s preference? Whether a child is 3, 7, or 17, their preference is always important, however, once a child reaches the age of 13, the child’s wishes will be given more weight.

At what age does visitation end?

18

Can a 9 year old decide which parent to live with?

1 attorney answer Although a child’s wishes are one factor among many the court must consider in determining the child’s best interests, a minor child never gets to “decide” which parent to live with.