In the State of Michigan can you pick your own parent to live with?
How old do you have to be? When parents divorce ... does the child have any rights?
2006-08-07 05:04:57 · 12 answers · asked by cb 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
well i live in Illinois and the age here is 13
2006-08-07 05:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but I don't know the age in Michigan. A lawyer told me that in Alaska a child could choose at 13. At 12 the courts up here will listen to what the child has to say. It may be similar in Michigan. Good luck to you.
2006-08-07 12:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Michigan, when my parents were divorcing they told my mom that I had to be at least 12 years old to pick which parent to live with. That was 16 years ago. I'm sure it is the same.
I don't belive a child really have rights, unless abuse was involved. Best to talk to a lawyer.
2006-08-07 12:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Rain040792 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 or 13.
2006-08-07 12:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by UTGirl34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know but in NE it has taken until my daughter has turned 13 before he has asked to talk to her regarding visits. I've heard alot of people say it is around 13 all over the states, but just call a lawyer that offers free consultation.
2006-08-07 12:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
18,however at 13 a child's preference can be expressed to the court.The court does take into consideration the child's request and the child's reasoning,however the court still has final say and is obliged to act in what he feels is in the best interests of the child.the child can request a lawyer be appointed to represents his or her interest.
2006-08-07 12:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by wibad100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's 13 or 14 depending on the child also .
2006-08-07 12:10:20 · answer #7 · answered by mary_llinas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually its 13. take the child to the judge and let him talk to him
2006-08-07 12:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not for sure, but I think you have to be about 12
2006-08-07 12:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by mightymight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in california you can be 12 or older...im not sure in michigan
2006-08-07 12:09:34 · answer #10 · answered by supergirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋