It's either 12 or 13 - I think it's 13 if I was forced to pick one of those two options ( purely because 13 would then be unlucky for the parent who lost said child )
Yes, as far as our law here in India is concerned. In the US a child can not choose where to live until they have reached the legal adult age, usually 18.
Minor's are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live, although the judge may speak with the child and take his or her opinions into consideration when making custodial decisions. Likewise, the grandparent who has temporary custody cannot release the minor into the custody of any other person including a parent without first obtaining permission from the court.
No. In the strict legal sense a grandparent (or anyone) cannot take a minor child anywhere without permission from the custodial parent(s) or guardian.
A showing before the court of a need for custody due to a child in need of care.
yes, as long as the parents agree to allow their child to live with their grandparents its fine as long as the grandparents can support the child.
A minor can not choose where to live. Your grandparents can apply for custody after the parental rights have been given up or taken from your parents by the court. If you are living in a unsafe environment you have to tell someone or call the CPS.
When they are 18,
Yes, as long as the child is a minor they can not choose where to live.
As of 2014, there is no law that allows for the emancipation of a minor child from parents. Parents are required to care for the child until he or she reaches 18 years of age.
When they are 18.
Age 18. Only Texas has that law.
That's actually determined by state law. But usually it would be the closest blood relative an adult sibling if applicable, followed by maternal grandparent(s), paternal grandparent(s), aunt or uncle, and so forth.