under WA state child custody laws at what age can a minor legally decide where and who they want to live

Kennewick, WA Viewed 1207 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Custody
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Niece wants to move out of parent's home and in with me: At what age can a minor legally say where they want to live? She's being verbally abused in her home & has started cutting herself. Her mother knows but says 'She's going to counsling' and leaves it at that. My niece is afraid to talk to the counsler since he tells her mother everything. - Is this your question? Add additional information
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Jon Michael Zimmerman

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This attorney is licensed in Washington. Posted about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
In Washington, a minor 16 years of age or older can petition the court for emancipation, but it's a pretty high standard for the court to grant emancipation. Also, emancipation is often about independence of the minor, not about a minor being adopted or cared for by a nonparent.
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