2006-07-11 15:36:31 · 10 answers · asked by Wonderfulhaven 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My husband has primary physical custody (90% of the time with him) of his 3 boys, but pays his ex child support of $250. She is suing to increase it to $600 a month.
The situation at their mother's is neither safe or nurturing. It is not very often you see a dad with primary physical custody so you can only imagine. The boys are told they will be called in as run aways if they go to see their dad, we live across the street from her, on her visitation days... etc etc... they are really struggling.
Ages 17, 14, and 11.
2006-07-11 15:50:55 · update #1
The court gets to decide, and they might take the child's wishes into consideration, but the court doesn't have to. Once the kids are 18, they can live where they want. Until then, it's up to the court. If your husband has custody, there were probably very good reasons why he has custody and his ex-wife doesn't.
Good luck.
2006-07-11 17:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're asking how old a child needs to be to make an intellectual decision about their own future: i think if they understand and can describe in detail what is going to happen and tell you why, with good reason, not just "I love my mommy," then it is not a set age...it has to do with intellectual development
I think that if the two people involved can agree and state that they agree who gets custody...then it should be left up to the child
2006-07-11 15:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states a judge will allow a child of thirteen to make the decision of where they want to live unless there are compelling circumstances for keeping the child from the situation.
2006-07-11 15:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by rhutson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State laws varies for this on the child wishing to change custody. The norm is fourteen. Check your state law at findlaw.com
2006-07-11 16:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what state you live in. I have heard people state anywhere from 11 up to 15 years of age.
2006-07-11 15:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by Camping Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on the state. In SC, it's 17 without the intervention of a judge.
2006-07-11 15:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by CAUTION:Truth may hurt! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some states say the age 12, but it really depends on ur state laws
2006-07-11 15:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by hotgurl 04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in the US court system it's 11yrs old.
2006-07-11 15:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think 13
2006-07-11 15:40:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law...Thirteen
2006-07-11 15:39:23 · answer #10 · answered by edi_z_willo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋