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How old does a child have to be in the state of Ohio to make a decision on what parent that they would like to live with?
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∙ 14y ago
Only Texas has that law, but with significant restrictions. In all other states, it's a case by case basis, with the Judge interpreting the maturity of the child, and their intent, but this still does not override other evidence in the child's best interest. It's just a piece of the evidence.
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∙ 11y ago18. However the child is always free to make their wishes known to the judge, either in court when custody is being decided, by requesting a meeting with the judge, writing a letter to the judge expressing their wishes, or engaging an attorney or guardian ad litem to speak for them. The judge will take into consideration the wishes of the child, and generally, the older the child, the more weight is given to those wishes.
Ultimately, however, the judge will rule depending on what he or she feels would be in the best interests of the child.
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∙ 12y agoAs long as you are a minor you are not allowed to decide who you will live with.
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∙ 12y agoMinors are never allowed to decide that so at 18 you are allowed to decide.
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∙ 11y agoWhen you are 18 or when the parents agree to allow the child to decide.
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Can a parent move out of state with a child before custody hearing in VA?
No. If a custody action has been filed then the court has jurisdiction over the child and has the authority to render a decision. It would not be wise for the parent with present custody to flee.No. If a custody action has been filed then the court has jurisdiction over the child and has the authority to render a decision. It would not be wise for the parent with present custody to flee.No. If a custody action has been filed then the court has jurisdiction over the child and has the authority to render a decision. It would not be wise for the parent with present custody to flee.No. If a custody action has been filed then the court has jurisdiction over the child and has the authority to render a decision. It would not be wise for the parent with present custody to flee.
Can the custodial parent take the child out of state of Ohio for vacation?
Yes if , the court paper stated the have sole custody and all decision make for your child. sure... decision made incluyed religion, vacation, all the activities the you would like to with out consider the non custodial parent. good luck to you?
Can custodial parent move out of state if there is an existing child support order in one state?
No. If there is a child support order that means a state court has jurisdiction over the child. If the parent who is paying child support has any parental rights of custody or visitation the custodial parent would need the NC parent's consent and court approval to move out of state. The existing orders would have to be modified.No. If there is a child support order that means a state court has jurisdiction over the child. If the parent who is paying child support has any parental rights of custody or visitation the custodial parent would need the NC parent's consent and court approval to move out of state. The existing orders would have to be modified.No. If there is a child support order that means a state court has jurisdiction over the child. If the parent who is paying child support has any parental rights of custody or visitation the custodial parent would need the NC parent's consent and court approval to move out of state. The existing orders would have to be modified.No. If there is a child support order that means a state court has jurisdiction over the child. If the parent who is paying child support has any parental rights of custody or visitation the custodial parent would need the NC parent's consent and court approval to move out of state. The existing orders would have to be modified.
Do children have to be homeschooled?
If a Parent so chooses to home-school their child, there is no law against it so long as there is a basic curriculum the child can follow, and the the parent registers their home-schooled child with their respective state. It is ultimately the Parent's decision whether or not to place their child in public, private or home school. It merely depends on what the parent feels would be a more productive learning environment for their child.
Can a seven teen year old make it upon her own decision to visit a parent in another state if that parent does not have legal custody of that child?
It depends on whether or not the custodial parent solicited a court order which would prohibit out of state visitation. If there is no legal prohibition, the 17 year old is free to visit the noncustodial parent out of state. It depends on whether or not the custodial parent solicited a court order which would prohibit out of state visitation. If there is no legal prohibition, the 17 year old is free to visit the noncustodial parent out of state.
In the state of Oklahoma if a noncustodial parent gives up all parental rights to her child does she still have to pay child support or can it be dropped?
Courts usually only allows parent to give up parental rights if the child is being adopted. But if they would allow her, it would be for the custodial parent to decide whether they would need child support or not. If they need support from the state the state will go after the mother first.
Can you move out of state if you have custody and the father has supervised visits?
You do not have the legal authority to make that decision on your own. You may find yourself in legal trouble if the other parent takes the matter to court. If the child's father has court ordered supervised visitation that means your child is under the jurisdiction of a state family court. You should seek legal advice before you pick up and move the child out of state. All states have reciprocal agreements to honor orders rendered by other state courts when they affect children. In the normal course of one parent wanting to move the child out of state that parent would need court approval and consent by the other parent.You do not have the legal authority to make that decision on your own. You may find yourself in legal trouble if the other parent takes the matter to court. If the child's father has court ordered supervised visitation that means your child is under the jurisdiction of a state family court. You should seek legal advice before you pick up and move the child out of state. All states have reciprocal agreements to honor orders rendered by other state courts when they affect children. In the normal course of one parent wanting to move the child out of state that parent would need court approval and consent by the other parent.You do not have the legal authority to make that decision on your own. You may find yourself in legal trouble if the other parent takes the matter to court. If the child's father has court ordered supervised visitation that means your child is under the jurisdiction of a state family court. You should seek legal advice before you pick up and move the child out of state. All states have reciprocal agreements to honor orders rendered by other state courts when they affect children. In the normal course of one parent wanting to move the child out of state that parent would need court approval and consent by the other parent.You do not have the legal authority to make that decision on your own. You may find yourself in legal trouble if the other parent takes the matter to court. If the child's father has court ordered supervised visitation that means your child is under the jurisdiction of a state family court. You should seek legal advice before you pick up and move the child out of state. All states have reciprocal agreements to honor orders rendered by other state courts when they affect children. In the normal course of one parent wanting to move the child out of state that parent would need court approval and consent by the other parent.
What age can the child leave the custodial parent for the other parent?
That depends on where you live. In the USA, a child may make that decision when they reach the age of majority (18 in most states but can be as high as 21). You would need to supply your state of residence (or country, if outside the USA) for an informed answer and more information.
St of tn if prim parent has be charged with child abuse can the non cost parent be charged with emot neglect if he has caused the stress and fefuses to see the child?
This decision would be up to the district attorney and/or child protective services. I doubt it would ever happen. Lack of involvement by the absent parent is not a defense to child abuse.
Does the wife of the noncustodial parent that owes child support have to pay the custodial parent child support if the noncustodial parent is not working?
It depends on the state. If your state calculates child support based on household income, then yes, she would be required to pay her husband's child support. If your state calculates child support based on only the non-custodial parent's income, then no, should would not be required to pay. However, her husband would still owe that money, and it will continue to accumulate as a debt until he pays it.
Does back child support go to the overaged child or to the parent?
The custodial parent, it is assumed that he or she supported the child with their income. If however a state agency was involved in the support of the child that agency would receive the arrearages.
What is a parent's female child?
If a parent has a female child, that would be the parent's daughter.
