Is it true that a child of divorce can choose who they want to live w/at the age of 14?  I'm in Texas.?
407733
I don't know in TX, but in another States 12 is the age.  But check with an attorney or even better try to deal with your child.
593729
check with your lawyer before going. i have family that are divorced and they have to sign forms allowing their kids to leave the state even for a short amount of time...be safe.
1045228
You cannot stop visitation rights in any ftate unless the parent has a record of abuse toward children. Sometimes visitation can be stopped, other times it has to be supervised. All states are the same, EVERY child has the RIGHT to EACH parent. \n\nDepending on the age of the child can determine if visitation is allowed. Can the child speak for him/herself?\n\nMy ex didn't care to see my children...we even lived 1/2 mile apart. Children grew up not wanting anything to do with him. Their choice...court couldn't change it. \n\nTalk to a lawyer is your BEST shot. Child Support and Visitation do NOT go together. TX can order $5.00/month CS and unlimited, unsupervised visitation; or they can order $1000.00/month and NO visitation. There is no way of knowing unless you have a record of any confirmed abuse to the child. \n\nThe court won't care about father not having interest in child. In fact, they might demand that he does. Good luck, I can feel for you.
700281
I live in Alabama, and depending on who you talk to, it is either 13 or 14.  If I am not mistaken, my attorney told me a few years ago, that my daughter would be able to choose when she turned 14.
790745
Forgetting the sentiments of parents worldwide, the New York State Domestic Relations law says until emancipated, or age 21, except if the child is still enrolled in college, in which case a family or Supreme court judge may order continuation to age 22. \n\nEmancipation under the law is not likely when a child is living at home, except in certain defined circumstances.\n\nAlso, you should be aware that a settlement agreement in a divorce may alter the default provisions of the Domestic Relations Law.
251120
I think the laws are state wide- I have a 21 year old friend, who was looking into becoming emancipated for financial reasons. He's been out on his own since age 17, with no support from anyone in his family (admirable, huh?). Yet he's having probelms with financial aid for school because they will not, in our great state of Pennsylvania, condiser you financially responsible for yourself until you are 23. Anyway, he looked into the process and from what I understand, there really ISN'T a way-- at least he had no luck and that was the end result of his research.\nGood luck though- I hope for your sake that I'm wrong.
461292
It is the mother's parental right to make any new boyfriend's life hell.  Now, what age were you when you signed it?  If you were under age, then technically no, it can't be legal.  I don't know the age at which she/you are considered adults in your own community.  When she turns 18, will she be living at home or move out?  If she lives at home, mom's/dad's house rules apply.  OR, maybe certain terms can be negotiated with her parents.  Good Luck!
907104
they made me choose who i wanted to live with when they separated..(what were they thinking?!!!!) I was 11
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.
807708
You can petition the court for emancipation at the age of 16 in NC.  This means that you can live on your own or determine your own guardian.  But it does require that you work through family court.  Your best bet is to see if there is an answer/question line - website for your county social services.\n\nYou can try the website listed below for a start.
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.
179964
Okay, this is a tough one.  Legally, you can petition the courts for a change in custody from your ex-wife to yourself.  The reason would be, of course, that your ex-wife is doing a lousy job parenting by not actually parenting your daughter.  This puts your daughter in your custody in your house in New York.\n\nAnd here's the problematic part because a 17 year-old generally does not go anywhere she doesn't want to go.  So if you take her out of that situation and bring her to New York, she'll just run away and turn up (if you're lucky) back in Florida.  Moreover, when she turns 18, she can go any place she likes and no Court can tell her differently.\n\nSo there's actually very little that you can do.  One thing, of course, is you probably don't have to pay your wife child support anymore.  If you are paying, you should petition immediately to stop.  Otherwise, you may have very little room to maneuver.
584976
Not sure why the other kids live with dad, but you got to answer what you want first, then it's maybe what he wants, as long as it agree's with your wish's, it's your body, your life.  I assume separated means not divorced, that could make things kind of messy come court time yes?
171239
The laws differ from state to state, but in most cases the other parent will be given preference.  If it contested by the other person, it has to get resolved through the courts.  Usually the parties go to family conflict resoluction first, before it becomes a court battle.
280110
I'm not sure about Oregon, but in most states all the 14 yr. old child has to do is tell the Judge that she wants to live with you. As long as there are no lingering issues like being deemed an unfit parent, abusive, drug or alcohol problems etc. Good luck.
153577
"The court may determine that emancipation has occurred and no other support obligation exists when the child:  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (a) Attains the age of twenty-one (21) years, or  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (b) Marries, or  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (c) Discontinues full-time enrollment in school and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years, or  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (d) Voluntarily moves from the home of the custodial parent or guardian and establishes independent living arrangements and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years.  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (9)  Upon motion of a party requesting temporary child support pending a determination of parentage, temporary support shall be ordered if there is clear and convincing evidence of paternity on the basis of genetic tests or other evidence, unless the court makes written findings of fact on the record that the award of temporary support would be unjust or inappropriate in a particular case.  \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n   \n \n Sources: Codes, 1942, § 1263.5; Laws,  1960, ch. 268; Laws, 1984, ch. 367; Laws, 1985, ch. 518, § 16; Laws, 1993, ch. 506, § 15; Laws, 1994, ch. 591, § 7; Laws,  1996, ch. 345, § 2; Laws, 1999, ch. 512, § 15; Laws, 2000, ch. 530, § 6, eff from and after July 1, 2000."\n\n \nGet an attorney and have him help you do the above.  But, for goodness sake, think about what you are doing before you try to take on the world as a teenager.  It's much harder than you could possibly imagine.
805504
Contact the consulate again  and they will help you!!!! However I encourage your daughter to wait until she is of legal age!!! She is still a child and it is hard enough to take on the new role of mother plus now a wife too!!!\nSounds like a recipe for divorce in a few years from now!!\n\n\nRemember that is only my opinion on marriage for the young!!!  I do not know what your personal beliefs might be and I would not wish to disrespect any of your cultural traditions or religious beliefs!!\n\nGood Luck and may your grandchild be wonderful!