how old does the child have to be to tell the judge who they want to live with, and have the judge enforce that..?
2006-08-12 11:11:57 · 8 answers · asked by butwhatdoiknow 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
in massachusetts
2006-08-12 11:58:03 · update #1
That varies from State to State.
Some States it's 18 (can you imagine, by then they are on their own).
Where do you live? I would search (State) Custody Laws and see what you come up with.
2006-08-12 11:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many states the law differs. Some say 12 years old others say 15 years old. If there is evidence that the child is being neglected or abused then the judge or the child's court advocate will intervene and place the child where ever the best interest lies. I would contact a local attorney in your area and ask them in general what the law is your area so you know what to do next. Break ups are very hard for everyone especially the children. Good Luck and God Bless.
2006-08-12 20:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by angelsforanimals 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12
2006-08-12 18:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by roezbuddz77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about where you live, but in the state of Pennsylvania it's 12 years old...or at least it used to be. Contact a lawyer I'm sure they could help.
2006-08-15 10:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most states it is 16...some it is as early as 14. You may try to google it and see if you can find your states statue.
2006-08-16 19:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by femmenoire@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 and yes
2006-08-12 21:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by babyface_1987 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different ages for different states.
2006-08-12 18:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by R S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 years old, they feel at that age they know enough to choose.
2006-08-12 18:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋