2006-09-04 10:32:32 · 15 answers · asked by Shany248 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I live in Pennsylvania.
2006-09-04 10:36:56 · update #1
Depends on where you live.
In Pennsylvania if custody goes to mediation, a child can tell the mediator who they want to live it. It may be taken into consideration.
2006-09-04 10:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the custodial parent allows the child to go to the other parent it doesnt matter what age they are but legally it depends on where you live. I am in Ga. and the age limit is 14 here. Ask an attorney where you live and they can help you.
2006-09-04 10:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by mlminter73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, however it can be a bad idea to ask them to make that decision, and can cause them to have a great deal of guilt, and could even be parental alienation (where one parent tries to alienate the child from the other parent........this is very irresponsible of that parent to do)
In most situations when a child is older it is better (assuming both parents are fit) to have both parents willingly enter in to a shared parenting plan so that the child will get more time with EACH parent without having any guilt issues.
2006-09-04 10:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sunny And '74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states the child only has to be 12 years old so it depends on were you live. just call the magistrate and they will let you know.
2006-09-04 13:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by twinki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states yes
2006-09-04 10:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most jurisdictions a child has to be 18 to decide which parent he or she gets to live with.
2006-09-04 10:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by iseoluwaajayi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Judge decides, it is usually up to the judge whether they want to consider your opinion or not.
2006-09-04 10:44:48 · answer #7 · answered by bigrob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if they actually get to make the decision but they do get to speak with the judge to explain their wishes.
2006-09-04 10:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what state you live in and the severity of abuse or neglect by either parent
2006-09-04 10:35:23 · answer #9 · answered by who cares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, I consulted with an attorney not too long ago and they really base it on their maturity.
2006-09-04 10:36:33 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋