Can a 16 year old choose which parent they want to live with?

Most states do not specify an age at which a child can choose which parent he or she lives with after a divorce. Instead, the majority of states allows a judge to consider a child’s reasonable preferences for living arrangements when making custody decisions.

How do I get my mom to let me live with my dad?

Tell them the reasons you would like to live with your other parent. Start by saying, “I would like to live with Dad” (or Mom, if that’s the situation). The reasons that I would like to live with them are….” Try to explain each reason calmly and clearly.

What rights do 16 year olds have in the US?

Obtain a driver’s license to operate a car. Get Married! For most states the age of consent for marriage is sixteen with parental approval. Legally engage in sexual intercourse in most states.

Can a 16 year old decide where to live in Ontario?

But as a child gets closer to the age of majority, which is 18 years old in Ontario, they have more say about where and with whom they live. And it is rare for a court to make an order about decision-making responsibility and parenting time about for a child who is 16 years old or older.

Can I modify custody based on a 16-year-old’s wishes?

To modify custody based on a 16-year-old’s wishes, is it as simple as going to court and my daughter saying she would prefer to live with me, or do I have to prove that the environment in my house is better for her than having her mind poisoned against me in her mother’s house?

Can a child decide which parent they want to live with?

Generally a child cannot decide which parent they want to live with. But as a child gets closer to the age of majority, which is 18 years old in Ontario, they have more say about where and with whom they live.

What to do if you want to live with your dad?

One option is to talk to your parents about how you feel and your desire to live with your dad. Sometimes a good and genuine conversation is all it takes to be understood. We know that talking can be difficult, so it may also be helpful to write your feelings down in a letter to your mother and father.