How old do you have to be to say which parent you want to live with?
How old do you have to be to say which parent you want to live with?
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. To help your parents understand why you have made certain decision, it is important to try and explain how you feel.
What is the legal age in California for a child to decide which parent to live with?
18 years old
How old does a child have to be in the state of Iowa to choose which parent they live with?
18
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.
What do you do when your child doesn’t want to see the dad?
Talk to your child about why they don’t want to go Try to get to the bottom of why your child doesn’t want to spend time or stay with your co-parent. Let your child express their feelings to you without judgment. When it’s your turn to respond, do so with kindness and understanding.
What age can a child decide they don’t want to see a parent?
Court Orders Once a child reaches the age of 16, he/she is legally allowed to choose which parent to live with. The only reason this wouldn’t apply is if there’s a Court Order stating that a child must remain with a certain parent until a certain time.
Should I force my child visit me?
Some parents have asked me whether they have to “force” their child to visit. Having said that, if you have a family court order that provides for a visitation schedule, then the safest answer is “yes” you must make the child go. If you fail to abide by the court order, there can be several legal consequences.
When can a child decide they don’t want to see a 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.
What happens if a child doesn’t want to visit the other parent?
You do have to physically take the child to the place of handover as ordered by the Court. It is not enough to simply take the child to handover. If the child says they do not want to go, you have a positive obligation to encourage the child to spend time with the other parent.
Do I have a right to know who is around my child?
Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. They should also know if the children are left with other people such as babysitters or friends when the other parent is not there. Both parents should realize that visitation schedules may change as children age and their needs change.
How does someone lose custody of their child?
You will learn that losing custody of a child is often the result of child abuse, neglect, knowingly false allegations of child abuse, or a finding of domestic violence. You will also learn how a failure to co-parent and even parental alienation could be a reason to lose custody of a child.
What are the 4 types of child neglect?
AnswerPhysical Neglect. The failure to provide necessary food, clothing, and shelter; inappropriate or lack of supervision.Medical Neglect. The failure to provide necessary medical or mental health treatment.Educational Neglect. Emotional Neglect.
What happens if you don’t cooperate with CPS?
A: Yes. But refusing entry to CPS will not end the investigation. If CPS has information that a child may be in danger, they have the authority to go to court to ask for a court order—similar to a search warrant—requiring you to allow them access.
Can CPS use your past against you?
Absolutely. Your entire case history can and most likely will be used against you. The more you endanger your children the more likely you are to lose them for good and everyone from case workers to the judge will look at your entire history with CPS.
Can CPS spy on you?
You can sue CPS in their Official and Individual Capacity. They do spy on you. Whoever said they don’t has not been in a BenchMark Meeting where the Caseworker said she found your Facebook Post in a Group. Another thing they do to Parents is Predictive Negligence at every 45 day Benchmark Meeting before the court date.
What are my rights if CPS comes to my house?
CPS has absolutely no right to enter your home unless they have a warrant signed by a judge. The only way an investigator can come into your home without a warrant is if you invite them in. If the investigator show up with police and they believe there is an imminent threat, they have the right to enter your home.
