Minor children are not allowed to make the decision as to which parent they prefer to reside. If the parents cannot come to a equitable solution concerning primary custody the decision is made by the judge. Judges sometimes interview older children about the school they attend, friends, and activities they may be involved in such as a sports team. The judge's decision however, will be based upon what is in the best interest of the child and not the preference of others.
A child can not do this so you have to be 18.
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!
No. The court will decide.
When they are 18,
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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.
The custodial parent is the parent with custody/guardianship of the child.
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.
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If you have joint custody, there is one parent that is the custodial parent. A child can move in with you if you are the custodial parent or you can file in court to change your status to the custodial parent. The child should want to live with you as well.
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