My son is 15, I have joint custody, but he wants to live with me full-time. I heard at 13 or 14 the child has the right to choose the parent they want to live with in Florida. Is this true?
2006-06-25 02:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Malcolm 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I don't think a child has any legal rights until they're 16 in most States. Yes, a judge may want to hear the opinion of a 13/14 year old and take that opinion into consideration, but until 16 and judge and the parents have control.
To double check, go to your yellow pages and find a family law attorney offering a free 1/2 consultation, and then you'll know for sure for Fl.
2006-06-25 07:09:41 · answer #1 · answered by jerryg1212 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I think it's 13, but yep he can choose now. Just contact the family courts and find out what you have to do. Best wishes
2006-06-25 02:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live it's 13. I'm guessing it's the same everywhere.
2006-06-25 02:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by grrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its true 13,if he whats to live with you than let him if not than let him move i would im 14
2006-06-25 02:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by ♥YOUR BABY GURL LUVS U♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋