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Joint Custody
"My parents divorced when I was 2 years old. Because I was so young, I cannot remember anything of how the divorce actually felt at the time. But 12 years later, I am quite content with my life and my parents. Unlike many divorced couples with children, neither parent has primary custody of me, but rather, I switch between my parents' houses every other day, spending roughly equal time with my mother and my father."
Equal Time - A Teen's Views On Joint Custody
Charlotte Juerge
Newsweek - Dec 15, 2008
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What age can a child decide who to live with in Indiana if they have joint custody?
Age 18see links
If you have joint custody can your teenager live with either parent?
The guidelines are basically the same in every state but obviously there are a few minor differences. Joint custody consists of Primary Custody & Secondary Custody. The parent with primary custody is who the child lives with & the other parent has secondary custody. Depending on the age of the child & the state in which they reside, the court may let them determine where they choose to live. Or if both parents agree on the child's decision then the child can live with either parent.
How old can a child have to be in the state of Idaho to choose which parent they want ot live with if they have joint custody?
I believe that the minimum age is 12.
At what age can a minor child in Michigan choose custodial parent when joint physical custody has already been established?
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What is the age of consent for child custody in Kansas?
If this relates to custody, age 18. see links
Can a parent have custody of a child and not live in the same state as the child?
Yes. It is possible for joint custody to be awarded under such circumstances. Two of the biggest factors would be the age of the child or children and the viability of the parenting plan submitted to the court that outlines the arrangements for the transportation of the child or children between the custodial parents.
What age does the child have to be for the father to get equal custody?
There is no minimum age.
If you live in Texas with joint custody can one parent take the child out of the country to visit relatives without consent of the other parent and should you prevent this?
When a child under the age of 18 is traveling outside the U.S. with only one parent or a third party there must be notarized written permission from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian. Without this authorization the parent/adult would not be allowed to legally take the child out of the U.S. If the joint custodial parent feels there is the possibility of the child being taken w/o their consent, they need to contact the authorities. The objecting parent must be able to show proof of their custody rights, preferably custody documents issued by the court.
When a child is born to a minor child age sixteen does that child have legal custody of the newborn baby?
ANSWER: Yes. Regardless of your age, you are still the mother. You will have legal custody unless those rights are terminated by the Court.
Who attends closed hearing for child custody?
The ones asking for custody and their lawyers. The child can be there too depending on their age. At a certain age the judge would like to hear what they want.
What can a child do if the child does not want to live with the custodial parent in the state of Texas?
If custody has already been decided or is in the process of being determined, Texas state law says a child of age 12 or older can meet with the judge (upon the request of a parent or other legal guardian) so their feelings and wishes can be made known and taken into consideration when child custody (or modification to an existing custody arrangement) is granted. If the child is under the age of 12, the judge may or may not meet with the child, but at age 12 and older, it is legally required. Ultimately, custody is awarded to the person or agency who will act in the best interests of the child. This opinion may be at odds with what the child feels but as the child gets older, so his or her views are normally given more weight in the decision.
Does a child have the right to change custody at age fifteen?
YES
