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Question: How old do I have to be to choose who I live with?

Answer: The judge makes the final decision in custody cases. Sometimes the judge will ask to talk to the kids and sometimes the parents request that the judge talk to the children involved. Usually, if a judge decides that a child should live with just one parent, the judge will order visits with the other parent.
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On 04/01/08
Luis from KS said:

I wanna live with my Mom but my dad doesn't know. I'm confused on how to tell my Dad!
On 03/24/08
kena from OR said:
i wanna live with my mom.. b/c my dad isnt that nice to me but i dnt kno what to do
On 01/27/08
lucas from MI said:
i live with my mom and my dad lives in mississippi i want to live with him because i never get to see him i want to have a relationship with him and i dont know what to do! how old do i have to be to choose
On 01/14/08
Erika from MI said:
i just moved with my dad this summer, and i was told that if it didnt work out i could move back with my mom. i have given it 6 months and it just doesnt seem to work out. But now my dad says that i cant live with my mom. I need help on what to do..i cant take it here anymore.
On 01/12/08
krissy from TN said:
i live with my dad but i want to live with my mom or grandma but my dad wont let me he will make my moms live hell if i live with her
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