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Can DHS say a parent can't live with someone who has been charged with child neglect as long as their child lives with them?

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What if a child lives without a parent?
In the US, this is not legal. Minors must live with a parent or guardian.
How does a child choose a parent to live with?
Unless you are god, their is no answer. It has to do with genetics, though.
Child's choice with which parent to live?
Only Texas has addressed that issue by law, but with significant restrictions. In all other states, it's a case by case basis, with the Judge reviewing the maturity of the child, and their reasons....
Can a child choose which parent to live with?
The courts decide custody issues, and they do so on the basis of what they believe to be in the best interest of the child. If the child has an opinion about what is in his or her own best interest,...
When can a child choose which parent to live with?
Minor children are not allowed to make such a choice in a custody dispute. There are two reasons for this, first of all most children will choose the parent who is the most lenient or "fun" which...