Can I send my 16 year old to live with her aunt?

Answer 1

Well, I'm 16 and when my parents got divorced it said that when I told 13 or 14 I was old enough to decide which parent I wanted to live with. I left my father's house to live with my mom, she now has custody of me and I can go visit him if I choose to. I think it might be the same for you as well. You'd have to check into you're parents divorce thingy or ask your family lawyer. But, I don't think he can legally say you can't live with your mom unless he has full custody. Sorry if I wasn't much help.

Answer 2

No, not unless the custodial parent gives permission,and makes the proper arrangements concerning the care of the minor child. If the parent(s) oppose the move, the relative wishing to take custody of the minor may petition for guardianship rights in the appropriate state court. Unless there is proof of serious neglect and/or abuse of said minor, the court will not terminate parental rights nor guardianship to another adult.

Answer 3

No, not unless she files for emancipation. Most states do not allow that until the age of 16. Otherwise the legal age to move out with the exception of four states is 18. In Alabama and Nebraska it is 19, in Mississippi and Pennsylvania it is 21.

Answer 4

yea i did

It depends on what state you are in. I practice family law in Mississippi, and here the judge can consider the wishes of a child once they are 12, but is not required to automatically honor the child's choice. In most states the standard for answering that by the court will be whatever is in the best interests of the child.

Answer 5

Probably not. The age of majority in most states is 18. Until then, the child is the responsibility of their parents and subject to their rules and direction. If they are being abused, they should contact social services in their area immediately to get help.

Answer 6

Courts will listen to testimony from the child as to what parent they would like to live with. However the court will decide what is best for the child and that may not be living with the parent they choose. Keep in mind, if the child is living with his/her mother courts rarely remove the child from them. In order to make in a change in custody or visitation you have to prove a serious change in circumstances that is detrimental to child before the court will even hear it.

I must warn you it is a very difficult thing to convince a judge to change a custody/visitation order. Have your evidence ready.

Answer 7

No he can not. A minor in Michigan have to be 18 to choose where to live and that is even when choosing between his parents so he can absolutely not decide to move to someone else without parental permission.

Answer 8

If you have full custody then yes. You should seek a court order for temporary guardianship in the aunt so she will have legal parental rights for such matters as obtaining medical treatment and enrolling the child in school.

Answer 9

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