I am divorced and have custody of daughter. At what age can she leagally choose who to live with.?
116307
when she's old enough to fully understand the situation she can make the choice - if she wants to live with her other parent you may as well let her otherwise she'll be unhappy unless of course it would be detrimental to her well being.
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.
83292
Where I am if you're 16 or under you need permission from a guardian. If your law states that a person of your daughter's age needs permission to marry, then I think only a legal guardian can give that permission. If stepdad has adopted your daughter, then he has legal say.
65672
It depends on old you are and where you live.  The older you are the more rights you have.  In some states, at child of 14 or 16 can tell the judge which parent they want to live.  It does not hurt to talk the judge about the situation.
465268
you need to go straight to a lawyer. I live in Australia so i don't know the laws where you are perhaps living. But you could go to social services or child welfare and tell them that you now have care of the child that your husband has legal rights to. Those rights would also have obligations on his behalf. I don't know how old the child is but asking what they want is a good start and then seek all the professional advice that you have to to resolve this. This child like all children must have love and stability. Going back and forth to dad when it suits him could have long term effects on this child. You never mentioned under what circumstances he was awarded custody. I have to take you at your word as i don't know you but if you love your child and feel that they will be better of with you and you can provide for their needs, all of them, challenge the ruling and do what is right for the child. Someone professional to help your child through all these confusing times and transitions is probably a good idea. Good luck to you and i hope the little one gets through this turmoil with as little scarring as possible. Looks like that's up to you.
1141351
YES your daughter can depending on your state and her age  either you need to get a lawyer or a child's advocate, your daughter   "Motion  The Court" for what is an "Emancipation" against her father with what your telling me it should be granted, this is what children do, it is another way of being set free from there parents or a parent, go on the Internet and check it out, GOOD LUCK also most people don't need lawyers to do this but you may need one, I am also telling you it would be best that you allow you daughter to do this on her own of course go with her but as far as you going in to the lawyer or court room no the reason are this it is up to her and her choice that way no one will say you made her do this even thought they will anyways, Hallmark made a movie called "into the night about just this" try to get or contact me email and I will help you get the movie very helpful
990638
You would want to consult with your attorney, but that is almost certainly going to be governed by your specific divorce and custody agreements. I know my wife's agreements with her ex-husband prohibit either of them from moving more than some number of agreed upon miles from the other as long as my stepdaughter is still living with us.
1130538
It probably depends on what state you in to some degree.  Hopefully, the father will be understanding and let the boy decide where he wants to live.  (In less than a year, he can move out - legally - anyway.)  And, if it ends up in court, the judge will surely listen to the boy's opinion - though may not rule that way.\n\nThe legal age of a "minor" is less that 18 years, in most states.\n\nIt seems to avoid a battle, it should be discussed with the father before the boy visits you with the intent to stay.  He has less than a year to live with his dad if he decides to leave at 18, legally -- could be worse (could be younger).\n\n\nPerhaps, you could call your local state attorney's office and ask.  They should be able to give you quick, free advice.
467665
Visitation is usually worked out in a courtroom and the judge will dictate the final terms.  An older child would have a say in the decision-making process.  A younger child probably would not.
414964
You can get a free court appointed lawyer, but there's usually a waiting list. It doesn't matter how much money she makes or who the child is living with, she's still your daughter and you still have to pay a certain percentage of your income no matter what. If the amount is more than the percentage required by your state, then you should fight this.
46912
I do not know the laws in PA, but here in FL, if you have joint custody, you have to tell the ex where you will be and IF the ex decided he/she does not want you to take the child he/she can take you to court. At that point you can tell the judge why you want to move. As long as it is a valid reason, then he/she SHOULD grant permission. The most valid reason is work related. As for child support, you should NEVER "give it up" as it is not YOURS to give up. That money is for your 15.5 year old. Hope this helps.
866390
I am not sure why your daughter was sent to live with your mother, but it sounds like something similar that I went through. I had moved away from my children at one point and it was only supposed to be temporary. I had to write a letter stating specifically that my mother had temporary custody and made decisions on behalf of my children. This is what the local DSHS office wanted to get my children enrolled in medical. And as far as enrolling them in school, I had to contact the school and tell them that my mother would be acting as their guardian in my place. So, as long as this situation is only temporary, I see no reason why a written letter from you and a few phone calls from you wouldn't be sufficient.
262492
According to the law, you have to keep her till she is 18. You are her guardian, and she has no choice in the matter. The law says she has to stick with you.
551632
It depends on the wording of the court order.  What does it say about reasonable accomodation for visitation arrangements.  Also, take into consideration what is best for your child.  Will it take a little accomodation on your part to make the switch feasible?  If so, isn't a little compromise better for the environment of the child who will see his/her parents working together rather than against each other?
671399
I'm pretty sure that your son is old enough to choose who he wants to live with.  There is a certain age they turn and are able to choose. Check into it.
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...
1084817
Sad. \nI am a father with custody of my now 20 year old daughter. It is very sad. If it doesn't work out, you will greive the end of the relationship.\n\nYou owe it to yourself to rest knowing you did everything you could to keep the relationship. I would make one last case with her. Try to convince her to stay with you, but if and probably when she rejects it, move on. \n\nDo your best to get a non-contested divorce. Know this, you will only retain custody of your son if she allows it. Courts give the children to the mother if they just look like they want it. So if she agrees, keep your son with you, if not, let her have him and fight for the best visitation you can get, Joint custody, if you can get it.\n\nDo some work on healing yourself and do what you can to get yourself back to happy with yourself. People make mistakes, big mistakes but it doesn't make them failures. Don't expect to re-establish a close relationship until you have gotten yourself off the rebound and back to a normal life.\n\nGood Luck and Sorry to hear about your loss.