Can my 15 year old choose to live with me?

Fam. Code § 3042 (a).) If a child is at least 14, the law allows the child to state a custodial preference, unless the judge believes doing so would be detrimental. Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old.

Can a child decide to live with a grandparent?

Parents can always choose to allow grandparents visitation with their children, without a court order. For various reasons, however, some parents stop allowing their children time with their grandparents. In these cases, the grandparents may be able to petition the court for visitation.

What age can a child decide who they want to live with?

Depending on a number of relevant factors, including the child’s maturity level, a child’s preference becomes more important by about age 12 to 13. By the time the child reaches 15 or 16, the court may end up granting custody based on the child’s wishes, within reason.

Can I move in with my grandparents at 16?

Technically no. You are still considered a minor, in the eyes of the law. Your parents are financially responsible for you until you turn 18. Once you turn 18,, you are on your own.

What is the earliest age you can move out?

In many areas, the age of majority is 16, which means you can move out on your own at that point. However, if the age of majority is over 16 where you live, you will likely need to be legally emancipated or get your parents’ permission before you move out.

Can a 10 year old decide which parent to live with?

You can allow your child to make this decision for themselves. This is your choice as a parent; there’s no set age that determines when a child is allowed to say where he/she wants to live. However, a child is not legally entitled to choose who to live with until the age of 16.

Can a child choose which parent to live with?

While no law permits the child to choose their custody status, most California courts believe 14 years of age is old enough to express themselves and the reasons why they prefer one parent over the other.

Can a 16 year old decide who they want to live with?

Currently there is no specific age where the Court will consider the wishes of a child in deciding custody matters.

What does it mean to be a living with grandparents?

“Living-with” grandparents, who reside with a grandchild but do not have legal custody (usually the grandchild lives in the grandparent’s home) Custodial grandparents, who have obtained legal responsibility for the grandchild Grandparents more often provide regular care for a daughter’s child than a son’s, especially in the custodial situation.

Can a child choose to live with grandparents while custody case pending?

The child cannot choose to live with someone other than a parent, even when a custody case is pending. You should speak with an experienced custody/visitation attorney to determine what rights grandparents have.

How many children live with at least one grandparent?

One in 10 American children (a total of 7.5 million children) was living in a household with at least one grandparent. Such family settings may range from multiple generations sharing a home together to a widowed grandmother raising a granddaughter.

Can a grandparent get custody of an 18 year old?

Until they are age 18, children are bound to live with their parents or guardians UNLESS there is a court order directing otherwise. Under certain circumstances, grand parents can file a petition for custody, but there no guarantee that custody would be awarded to them.