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How old does a child have to be to say which parent he wants to live with in Mississippi?
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∙ 13y ago
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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If the child wants to live with the other parent does the parent have to live in that state?
No, but see the related question.
How old does a child have to be to decide which parent he wants to live with in Tennessee?
He has to be 18.
Can a child living in Mississippi choose to live with a parent living out of state?
A minor can not choose where to live. That is up to the parents or the court depending on the details. If your non-custodial parent who lives out of state wants you to live with him/her, they have to petition for custody unless your custodial parent will consent to the change and join in a modification of the custody order.
Can a child's school counselor help the child if that child wants to live with other parent the child is 17 the other parent is in another state?
no see links below
If a child is 14 does he or she have the right to say which parent he or she wants to live with?
no see links below
Can a child choose which parent he wants to live with in the state of Connecticut?
see links below
How old does a child have to be to choose the parent he wants to live with in the state of New Mexico?
11
What would you do if your child wants to live with you and is afraid of saying something to his or her other parent?
We would discuss it with the other parent. The parent has the right to know.
What is the process for a child age 12 to choose which parent he wants to live with?
There is no such process. A child of 12 is not allowed to choose.
Can a child of 18 choose which parent he want to live with?
You're not legally a child at 18... You can do whatever the hell you want. Yet I'm not sure that either parent legally has to let you live with them.
Can a 16 year old child in the state of Ohio pick which parent he wants to live with?
see link
Is child support increased if a child wants to live only with the custodial parent?
It doesn't matter what the child wants. It only matters what the court decides is in the best interests of the child. If it is found that awarding sole legal and physical custody of a child to one parent is in his or her best interests, child support may be increased accordingly.
