if a 16 yr old comes to visit a parent that lives in a different state and doesnt want to go home what is law.
117046
Hi chrismarie1511,\nDo you have joint custody? You need to contact a lawyer. Look in the phone book for a lawyer who gives a free consultation in person or over the phone if you cant afford one. Good Luck: Blueladybug
1112564
I live in Georgia and am a man. My ex wife is abusively controlling. After our divorce she turned into super mom. Having to control every tiny thing about the children to the point of obsession. My son wants to be with me and my attorney says the judges have to consider a request at 12, strongly consider at 13, and no choice but accept the request at 14. Unless the request isnt in the best interest of the child, ie... the requested parent is a crimminal or drug addict etc...
320518
Get a lawyer. I believe a chid can decide which parent he/she wants to live with at the age of 13. Call an attorney and get a free consultation. Don't let this child live in an abusive household.
1059238
The parents' legal responsiblity to care for their child is independant of the actions of the child.  The prosecutor and police would still have the judgement call on their own as to what response they would have.  In cases where the parents had made reasonable efforts to monitor their child's whereabouts, and the child goes astray, there is rarely consequences to the parent.  If the parent left the child alone at home willfully, the consequences would likely be greater.
127135
I don't know.  Most states will allow you when have your parents permission
795958
There is nothing in law (at least in any state of which I'm aware) that prevents parents from leaving a house to one child and not another. Without writing your book for you, one twist could be to have the parents aware of the daughter's problem before death, and therefore leave the house to the son...but have CPS, unaware of the drugs, make the daughter the guardian...
745968
You  have  not  mentioned  what  position  your  custodial  parent  is  taking  .  .  .   what  have  they  said  on  your  behalf ?        Also,   there  might  be  a  legal  aid  department  at  your  college  or  a  college  nearby  with  a  law  department.   Approach  them.\nAs  you  are  smart  enough  to  be in  college  already,  I  am  sure  you  will  be  skilled  in  avoiding  or  minimizing  contact  with  any  adult   you  don't  wish  to  deal  with  .  .  .  the  court  may  order  visitation,  but   it   could  end  up  being  a  15  min  coffee   visit   at  a  public  restaurant  .  .  .   don't   do  it  on  campus  as  that  would  encourage  them  to  come  there  again.     Meet  at  some   public  restaurant  you  do  not  normally   frequent.
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Usually, the child can "choose" which parent they wish to reside with when they are over 12 or 13.\n\nHire an attorney -ask him if he can do an emergency ex parte motion for your husband to have full custody and/or remove her from her mother's home, or guardian ad litem; and a temporary restraining order.  Remedies should exist via the family court system.   \n\nYou may want to contact her doctor and tell him what is going on.  He perhaps has pull with CPS to quickly remove her from this environment.
568965
The age of majority is 18. That's when you're considered a legal adult and you can make all your own decisions. In some cases a minor can be legally emancipated. You would want to contact a family lawyer in your local area to ask about this. Otherwise you can't leave home without parental permission until you are 18-years-old.
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Dad doesn’t have to compromise. He has every right to say NO.  You can go to court and ask for approval to move your child out of state.  You will have to convince a judge that it’s in your CHILD’s best interest to move and that it’s a significant enough reason to override Dad’s wishes.  How is you wanting to be closer to your boyfriend in your child’s best interest?  It’s not.  That’s in YOUR best interest.
913302
Yes it is the law in the UK.  You cannot let a child leave (unless to an adult guardian) before the age of 16 and neither can they leave of their own free will. The police will return them to home xx
818038
Technically, no, a parent can’t legally kick their child out at 17.  The child is a minor until the day they turn 18 and according to the Texas Family Code, a parent has “the duty to support the child, including providing the child with clothing, food, shelter, medical and dental care, and education” (along with many other duties and rights) provided that the child is not emancipated in some manner such as marriage or court decree.\n\nWith that said, I’ve known a lot of 17-year-olds that needed to be kicked out and have a dose of reality.  While the parents can’t legally kick them out, they can make their life at home very unpleasant by taking away every extra they have, grounding them, etc.  And the police can’t actually FORCE the parents to take the child back in.  They can, however, put the child in the custody of the state.  \n\nIf you’re worried about your nephew, send him money for a bus ticket to come to your house.
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Need more information.  Depending on who you are or what your relationship is to the person.  If your not a parent, it also has a lot to do with the opinion of the child.  Being that they are 15, they are older and can give the judge his or her opinion as to which person or parent they want to live with.
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That depends on why, In some states minors 12 and over can tell the judge if their is a reason why you want to stay with one parent over the other. On the other hand if you do not like your mother because she makes you do your homework and doesn't let you do some of the things you want then you should stick with the parent that makes decisions based on what is right not what is popular you will be glad of that 10 years from now.Trust me it isn't always as easy for a parent to not let you stay out that extra hour or let you ride in a car with a friend that has had his/her licence less than 6 months when your are 15 but they do out of love and experance we have done some of the same things our chidren do mistakes included, that fine line between trust and guidence isn't always easy to see we make mistakes too.
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i believe a 15 year old would have alot of say in california.  has your mom filed an order to show cause why she can't move?  does she have good reason other than your being a performer? after all, there is L.A.  how far from LA do your live? there needs to be good cause for her to move and take you with her.  there is much case law on the subject. check out "findlaw.com", search Cal cases and codes, search words "move-away"
749033
No.  But he has parental responsibility for the child so you will have to declare his residence to him so that he can visit according to access arrangements you have made either personally or through the courts.  You could even move abroad with your son.  If you are the resident parent, then you have custody, and the non-resident parent has a duty to fulfil the maintenance due to the child.  If there is a dispute you can resolve it between yourselves, involve RELATE or use solicitors.  But legally he can not stop the resident parent, unless there is a PROHIBITION order preventing removal of the child from the jurisdiction.
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In no state does an underage child have the right to decide which parent he wants to live with.  Most states by law or by practice have a rule of thumb as to when a child will be listened to.  Some states will allow the judge to listen to a child as young as 6 or so, other states don't have the child address the judge until 15 or 16.\nThe judge may then give the child's preference such weight as the judge feels it deserves, based on the judge's evaluation of the maturity of the child, the reasoning and reasons given by the child, and all the other facts in the case.\nRegardless of the wishes of the child or the child's age, in every state the ultimate decision is made by the judge.