You live in Illinois what age can a child decide which parent they want to live with?

Answer 1

Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is requiredto 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.

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Answer 2

In many states a judge will listen to a child's request but they are under no legal obligation to rule according to the child's request. Only Texas requires a judge to consider the child's request and abide by it subject to the approval of the court.

Answer 3

The age of majority is 18. At that age they can live where they choose.

Answer 4

It depends on the judge and the other parent also has to agree to take the child.

Answer 5

What age can a child decide were he or she want to leave