At what age can a child decide which parent he/she wants to live with?
346014
Let her stay where she is she is getting what she needs from both right now. Now she will be going to high school then college if they are rich let them pay for it. Make sure to keep contact with her and let her know if you could provide all she is getting now you would. In the meantime don't press the subject of taking her away from what will provide her with a great future.
1097847
NY state statutes set no age under 18 when a child is legally considered old enough to stay home alone. Thus parents are left with many case-by-case judgments, and prosecutors with vast discretion if something goes wrong.  With that said, prepare your kids, trust your kids and decide based upon your judgement of their abilities and be prepared to defend your decision if "god forbid" an unfortunate situation  requires you to.
1001886
i get the impression that if you have to ask your parents' permission, that your under 18\n\nif thats the case, listen to your parents!
966087
Way too long.  Have a talk with your husband.  Set a time limit for this kid to get on his feet or sink on his own.  3-6 months should be sufficient.  The two of you together must approach the son and inform him of your final decision and the time limit.  Whether he's in good shape or bad, everybody's on the same page and knows exactly when the moving out date is.  Why should he be self sufficient and independent when he can leech off the two of you?  Some children are natural manipulaters  and users and lazy.  They just need a giant hard push out into the real world.
458617
There is no particular age. The law says, "The court first shall determine the reasoning ability of the child. If the court determines that the child does not have sufficient reasoning ability to express the child's wishes and concern with respect to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the child, it shall not determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation. If the court determines that the child has sufficient reasoning ability to express the child's wishes or concerns with respect to the allocation, it then shall determine whether, because of special circumstances, it would not be in the best interest of the child to determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation. If the court determines that, because of special circumstances, it would not be in the best interest of the child to determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation, it shall not determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation and shall enter its written findings of fact and opinion in the journal. If the court determines that it would be in the best interests of the child to determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation, it shall proceed to make that determination." In short, if they believe the child is able to reason well enough to form an opinion, they will consider it if it is in the child's best interest.
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...
885831
there is no age limit....its strictly what your parents or guardians think is best for you...or until you can buy your own
424872
I know at age 13 they have the right to decide which parent they want to live with.  I'm not sure if they have the right to refuse visitation with the other parent though.
505638
The deciding factors on who gets child custody anywhere should always be who is the better parent. Who will make the child the number one priority. I don't believe it should necessarily always be the mother. Whoever the better parent and person it should have the kids. That's what's in the kids best interests.
375047
Check with local/state laws.\nSome places have a minimum age under which a child cannot go door to door without parent supervision.
116311
It depends on the state that you live in.  I have read that it varies from the age of 13-15.  But, if the courts are involved.. It's hard to say.  Because they are going to look at what's best for the child and if the child is capable of doing what's in his/ or her best interest.  :)
561863
I'd tell her to consider the child's wishes (if the child is old enough to have a reasonable opinion).
35604
There shouldnt be a set age.  Many kids live at home until they graduate from college.  Some kids may live at home to help their parents, and in that case it is a good thing.  As long as they arent taking advantage of their parents but rather helping them the most they can then there should be no age limit.
885630
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.
941953
Not sure about legally....but I had my own apartment when I was 17...my mom cosigned the lease though...I would like to think that s/he is responsible enough to hang for a minute...I mean hell they are almost 18.
696410
That all depends on what state you are in.  In Texas at 17, your parents can no longer tell you where to live.  Talk to a lawyer in your state to learn exactly what you would have to do.
171250
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.