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Minors are not allowed to make the decision as to which parent they prefer to live with. In some cases concerning older teens a judge may choose to interview them as to how they feel about issues such as the school they are attending, friends, and so forth. Regardless of what the child or parents may want the judge will make the decision based on what is in the best interest of the child/children.
As an alternative, why not ask for Joint Physical Custody of your parents?
Tell them that you want to remain in a home, and each of them there for three weeks, than switch. Once night a week, the parent not in residence takes you out to dinner or some other activity. While in the home, the resident parent does not date, or have overnight guests, other than relatives.
On the off weeks, the parent rents a room, stays with relatives, their friends, or they can split the cost of a two bedroom apartment, with each having their own bedroom.
The priority here is you not having your life disrupted by their choice not to be together. Their lives are equally disrupted and they split the cost of your home.
The support amounts each parent are obligated to provide for your care can go into a TRUST FUND. From the trust fund, expenses for the home and your standard expenses, are paid.
All this follows in accordance with Federal Laws dating back 100 years as regards Trust Funds that have been established for guardians to draw from when parents have been killed in an accident. Also in cases involving child stars (The Coogan Act-1939) where the law is designed to prevent their parents from spending the money for their own uses.
Any money left in the account would collect interest and be available for emergencies, or special expenses, such as part of the cost of a car, or a college education.
This is called Bird Nest Custody. YOU STAY IN THE NEST THE BIRDS TAKE TURNS BEING THERE.
Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is required to abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody. Check link below for more info.
Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is required to abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody. Check link below for more info.
Minors have no legal standing, but the judge will take a teenager's thoughts into consideration.
When that child turns 18, he or she can choose to live with the noncustodial parent.
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If your wife is moving to Louisiana from Florida and you are keeping your child can you get custody for abandonment and not pay child support?
I would check the local laws - In Minnesota, the custodial parent must have permission from the non- custodial parent to move out of state.
When a custodial parent dies is child support from a non custodial parent still due?
Of course. Unless the non-custodial parent takes sole custody, the non-custodial parent is still responsible for paying child support to whomever the child goes to. There is no reason the death of a parent should terminate the other parent's child support obligation.
Can custodial parent kick out child still in school?
No a custodial parent can not kick a child out of school if the child is still a minor. If the child is 18 years old, the parent may kick them out.
Does non-custodial parent have to have room for child at residency?
It depends on the age of the child what kind of room would be appropriate for the child to sleep..play and be near the parent ( custodial or non-custodial) to monitor. If you don't have a adequate area for a child..why are you a parent.
Does a non-custodial parent have to inform the custodial parent about their change of address?
they only have to inform the custodial parent of the change of address if they still wish to contact the childAnswerIf they want to stay in contact with that person or the child or if you are having to pay a certain amount for the child then yes of course otherwise it is up to your own discretion
What age can a minor child choose custodial parent in florida?
When they are 18,
How old in Georgia does a child have to be to choose a custodial parent?
A child can not do this so you have to be 18.
What if the custodial parent is deceased can the child still choose where will like to go?
No, it's up to the court. However, the non custodial parent would traditionally become the custodial parent. The parent should always have first right to their child!
Can a child choose who to live with if custodial parent is deceased?
No. The court will decide.
Can a 14 year old choose to live with the noncustodial parent if the custodial parent is abusive in Florida?
See related question, but you do not want to complain to family services, as the child will simply be put into foster care, than returned to the custodial parent. In less than 15% of the cases do they give the child to the other parent. The other parent will need to collect evidence and file a custody challenge. The child has the right to an opinion, but not to choose.
Can non custodial parent petition for cessation child support when child refuses any contact whatsoever?
No. The child is well within his/her rights to choose not to see the non-custodial parent. However, the non-custodial parent still contributed to that child being born, and is therefore required to help provide for him/her.
What constitutes custodial parent in reference to child support?
The custodial parent is the parent with custody/guardianship of the child.
Can a custodial parent seek back child support payments from non custodial parents spouse if non custodial parent is unemployed in the state of Florida and her new husband adopted them?
The new husband is not responsible for the NCP's unpaid child support.
Can a 16 year old choose a step-parent th replace an actual birth parent as a custodial parent?
16yo can not choose custodial parent at all. The court might listen to your opinion but that is it. And no, step parents do not have any legal right to the child.
Age at which child in Idaho can choose to live with non custodial parent?
see related link
What if a custodial parent kick their childrens?
The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.
If your wife is moving to Louisiana from Florida and you are keeping your child can you get custody for abandonment and not pay child support?
I would check the local laws - In Minnesota, the custodial parent must have permission from the non- custodial parent to move out of state.
