Can a 16 yo child choose who he wants to live with?
No. 16 year olds do not get to decide where they live. Their opinion is taken into consideration.
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No. 16 year olds do not get to decide where they live. Their opinion is taken into consideration.
Have you filed for an Order of Protection? You may wish to consider doing that ASAP for you and your son.
This is the law of unintended consequences. Be careful what you wish for.
A 16 year old is not an adult, and your parents can tell you where to live. I suggest you speak with a school counselor.
It really depends on the case and on the Judge. Please speak with your attorney.
You need to speak to an attorney in South Carolina asap. NY does not have jurisdiction.
I am sorry for what you are going through. I suggest you schedule an appointment with an attorney to discuss your case, and what circumstances are...
I am sorry with what you are going through. You may want to talk to your mom, and your mom needs to talk to her attorney.
If your daughter moves the child without permission of dad she runs the risk of being forced to move the child back to NYS. I strongly suggest that...
As counsel said, you need to speak with an attorney to discuss your situation and options.