2006-10-05 09:04:47 · 20 answers · asked by Jennifer H 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
in the state I live in it is 14
2006-10-05 09:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by NolaDawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want your child to have such a burden placed on them for? Regardless of your relationship with the other parent the child has the right to love both of you. I don't believe that a child can choose between one or the other parent without being hurt in the process. The best thing to do is come up with a fair shared parenting plan that allows the kids to love each of you. If you can't deal with the other parent then try to find a parent coordinator to structure a plan that suits the families needs.
2006-10-05 10:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by chancesare45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live it is 10 to 12 but they have to go through a series of evaluations from a family mediator who will be able to advise judge and child services that they understand and are able to make that decision. It's a big decision to lay on a child either way because in the end they will feel guilty for having chosen one parent over the other.
2006-10-05 09:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by Nikie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the state I live in it's 12
2006-10-05 09:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by rhonda h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. Usualy 12 to 14.
2006-10-05 09:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they need to be 11 or 12. But I think it depends on the state. Go to the child rights department of your states web site and I'm sure it'll tell you.
2006-10-05 09:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by kelli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is 12 or 13 yrs old. Depends on the state I think
2006-10-05 09:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by jslorri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its around 11 or 12 but it all depends how mature he acts and what he does that proves him mature enough to make that decision... I mean if he doesn't want to live with his other parent then he should have the right to say so.IT also depends how well he understands this situation.. gOOD LUCK
2006-10-05 09:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by ~*Megan N MaRc~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the age of mental reasoning. In most states it is 10-12 years old. However becareful you don't smother your child to decide otherwise it will back fire on you..
2006-10-05 09:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by skawp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varies from state to state....usually 12 to 14.
2006-10-05 09:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by mac5doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋