what age in ohio can a child choose which parent to live with?
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.
40503
depends on the situation. I know kids who have emancipated themselves from their parents at the age of 17. As long as you have someone to stay with cps ought to be able to get off of your back. FYI: I'm a Texan too, proud and true!
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.
173459
once your child is 16 you're no longer responsible for their actions. it depends on the situation, however, because if they child decides to move out on their own then they're allowed and you're no longer responsible. at the same time, however, if you're refusing to take care of your child when they need it, you're to blame.\n\nit more so depends on the situation, really. if it's something you can't control, then you're not responsible.
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.  :)
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.
963813
Usually kids that age will tell you (and everyone else) exactly what they want.  If you don't know ask a parent or someone who spends time with the child, or if the child is really young you can ask them yourself, and it will still be OK.  Then just use your discretion and make sure what they want is appropriate, in your price range, etc.
215312
NOOOOOOOOO! it is not your obligation. you need to have some tough love with this child! Lay down the rules, and tell her that if she can't live with these rules that she is 20 years old and is free to move out. You are babying her! If you don't help your daughter find confidence in her abilty to take care of herself she may live with you FOREVER!!! or at least rely on you each time she is "down and out"
1016365
Georgia law provides that any adult person 25 years of age or older, or an adult couple married and living together, may adopt a child who is more than ten years younger than both adoptive parents.  Each adoptive parent must be a resident of the state of Georgia and must prove he or she is financially, mentally, and physically able to have permanent custody of a child.\n\nFor adoptions of a international child, the country of origin often has restrictions for the adoption.  The restrictions can involve your marital status, sexual orientation, number of children currently in your household, MAXIMUM age, etc.  Usually there isn't a specific minimum age.\n\nIf you are serious about adoption, you should contact a local adoption agency who can best answer to your specific situation.
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.
199872
I personally think it depends on how old the child is.  I did live with my boyfriend when my child was 2-3.  We eventually broke up and no harm was done b/c they didn't remember the situation much.  I am now dating someone new 8 years later.  We are even talking of marriage but I refuse to live with him until we are married.  If something does happen and we break up it will definitely send the wrong message to my child.
111648
In most states it is 18, otherwise a parent or guardian would need to sign for the person.
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.
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.
1126360
Do you have a job and means to support yourself?\nEither way, I don't believe that Ohio has an emancipation law. Thus, neither a minor nor the minor's parent is able to file a petition for emancipation.  From what I have read, a minor can achieve independence from a parent in two ways in the State of Ohio:  (1) Lawful marriage; or (2)Successful enlistment in any branch of the Armed Forces.\nHowever, in the event of divorce or annulment, or discharge from the Armed Forces before the age of 18, custody of the minor will automatically revert to the parent who previously had custody over the minor.\nYou cannot just become emancipated because you don't like your parents or the place that your family moved to.  Can't you find a way to make the best of things for 15 more months?  Being on your own is not what you think it will be~you might want to think about any decision seriously.  If you are only wanting to emancipate yourself because of where you live~well, it sounds you like you are still very young.
317964
in most states the law is age.13.  but the child has to have a person that is of good standing with the courts ?
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.