2007-02-26 11:49:07 · 16 answers · asked by Nicole T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
depending on which state you live in...most of the time a child's wishes are considered at 10-12 but they have a lot more influence by age 14. check local family law on the web or contact a lawyer.
2007-02-26 17:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Erinyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a lot of states it is 12. However, if there are outside factors (living arrangements, bad character, etc) a court will likely appoint a guardian for the child to figure out which home is a better fit. The child's choice is taken into account but it is not necessarily definitive.
2007-02-26 11:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by Kim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 12 or 13. But I have seen as young as 8 or 10. Its up to the judge. Some times they ask the child.
2007-02-26 11:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by Miss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18
2007-02-26 11:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This definitely depends on the state you are in. Most states however, will not let the child choose, but will instead base the visitation schedule off of information gathered in court, and any statements/testimony the child makes.
2007-02-26 12:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by DJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Minnesota its age 12
2007-02-26 11:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most times 13
2007-02-26 11:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state (SD) it's 12 or 14...I don't know if it's the same in every state. It also depends on the reason and if the other parent is an unfit parent they can't get custody.
2007-02-26 12:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by em<3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 is the age when the child can choose. I know when I was at that age I wanted to live with me dad, however my mom had sole cusidy of me, so I went to a lawyer with my dad and asked to know my rights. and they told me that at the age of 12 I was allowed to choose who I wanted to live with....
2007-02-26 12:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by Teash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18. notwithstanding, a decide would take a baby of 13 - 14 as to who the youngster needs to stay with into interest, yet finally what's interior the acceptable interest of the youngster will be triumphant.
2016-12-05 00:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by korniyenko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋