2006-09-14 13:12:12 · 14 answers · asked by Toni J 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I need to know what the age is a child can choose which parent they can live with in the State Of Maine. I appreciate all responses.
2006-09-14 13:19:12 · update #1
I know the age for choosing is 12 in New Hampshire.
If your child is in any danger (neglect or abuse) and can make a report on his/her own against custodial parent (don't encourage the child to make anything up thats illegal) a judge will take that into consideration at any age.
If this is the case then take the child to the court, apply for an ex-parte order (immediate) and have your child write an affidavite.
2006-09-14 13:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In almost all states it is 12 but they will also take into consideration of the maturity of the child. A friend of mine went through this and her sons were 13 and 15 and wanted to live with their dad she felt it wasn't a good thing and fought it the judge listened to the boys and then to her tell her side of the story and show her proof that he didn't work, had a drinking issue, was abusive etc and even though they were old enough to decide the judge left them where they were at because that was what was best for them. My step-daughter is 15 and wanted to go back and live with her mom ( my hubby had custody) and my husband let her because that is where she wanted to be and he knew her mom was a good mom. It really comes down to what is best for the child. If your child wants to live with the other parent and they are capapble of supporting them and providing the emotional as well as physical needs then it is often better to let them go or they will resent you later just don't let them run back and forth because they are mad at you or dad and want to escape rules and responsibility. Good Luck
2006-09-14 22:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 11 is the age most courts believe a child can make an informed decision on where they want to live.
2006-09-18 14:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by Diana H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state, but usually 14 to 16 years old
2006-09-14 20:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by BigDaddy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the state that child lives in and it depends on that child. Most courts will take into consideration there age as well.
2006-09-14 20:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by April B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends. There would be a court hearing and the child is spoken to and the judge determines if the child is mature enough to make the decision.
2006-09-15 08:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 or 9 it also depends the state you live in
2006-09-14 20:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by x64impalassx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be 10 in the Uk
2006-09-14 20:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if the state your in matters but where I live it is 16.
2006-09-14 22:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by crashcallahan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No set age....it depends on the maturity of the child.
2006-09-14 20:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋