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At what age can a child decide who to stay with?

Leia Doyle

At what age can a child decide who to stay with?

Although the law specifically permits children at least 14-years-old to express an opinion, there is no specific age when a judge will listen to a child’s opinion. California statutes also permit a child younger than 14 years old to testify regarding a custodial preference, unless the court decides it’s not in the …

Do parents still have control over you when you turn 18 if you live with them?

Parents lose their legal rights when you turn 18. They will still try to Control you because you live there. However, it is best that you try to get along at least until you have another place.

Can an older sibling get custody of a younger sibling?

Children or young people aged 12 years or older must give their written consent to a guardianship order being made, where they are capable of doing so. The Children’s Court makes the final decision about a guardianship order being made. find more information about guardianship on Legal Aid NSW.

How old do you have to be to get custody of a sibling?

In order to obtain custody of a sibling, the older sibling must be an adult. The age of adulthood varies by state but is typically 18 years of age. In some states, such as Alabama, the age is 19.

How to get custody of your brother or sister?

In order for a sibling to obtain custody rights, they would have to prove to a court that both of their parents are unfit or incapable in some way or that both parents are deceased. If the parents are not deceased, they will be required to state that they do not wish to have custody over the child. Examples of unfit parenting may include:

Can a 16 year old modify child custody?

This answer only includes general divorce help for men since I am only licensed to practice in Oklahoma and am thus unable to provide any legal advice on divorce on the divorce laws in other states. The short answer to your question is yes.

How does child custody work in family law?

Child custody in family law refers to an individual’s, usually a parent’s, right to make major decisions concerning the child. This includes decisions regarding: Medical care decisions. Any decision that a parent has the power to make regarding their child rests with the parent or parents who have been granted child custody rights by the courts.