2007-02-25 23:44:20 · 12 answers · asked by deacdawg2002 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You didn't specify where you live, but if you're in the US, then each state has different laws. For the majority of the US though, a child that is at least 16 can make the final decision on where to live (provided the parent in question is in good standing with the law).
Many states allow children as young as 14 to make the decision, but the typical age is 16.
2007-02-25 23:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where you live i don't think so. In some countries 18 is the legal age so you can do whatever you want to do. In cases like yours usually a comprise should be made between your parents and grandparents so they take alternate times with you, that way you get the best of two worlds
2007-02-25 23:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by jahstan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If neither parties are abusive and have no hang-ups, NO, the "child" should not be able to pick his grandparents over over his father. The grandparents already raised their children. Now, it is the father's turn whether the child likes it or not.
2007-02-26 00:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by in2one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing to understand in this specific situation is that, legally, the court must determine what is in the child's best interest. In making this determination, the child (if she exhibits sufficient maturity, understanding, intelligence) has the right to address the court, either through a Guardian ad Litem or by speaking with the Judge personally (either in chambers or by testifying). Most 16 year olds are fully capable of telling the court what they really desire and unless there is evidence of coaching, bribing, etc., the child usually can live with whom they please.
2007-02-26 00:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lois M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a future lawyer, so as I know...Your opinion will be considered, if you're 14 and older, but the judge will determine himself according to the testimonies of the sides and the witnesses.
2007-02-25 23:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that if the child is mature enough that he/she could depending on the child's reasons, but i also think that the child should be reassured that if he/she got it wrong that the other family member would take him/her in no questions asked.
2007-02-25 23:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by helpless mum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to decide if your father will respect your decision or if he will make life hell for you and your grandparents.
a court order may be needed to get him to back off.
if he's fiddling with you just get the hell out now, and worry about the technicalities later.
2007-02-26 00:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is old enough to make his own mind up..And old enough to talk to the judge..
2007-02-26 00:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, he can....if by law it is proved which one takes better care of him and which one he is willing to live with.
2007-02-26 00:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by Alkahest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much so!
2007-02-25 23:52:44 · answer #10 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋