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Question: At what age can you choose which parents you want to live with either?

Answer: Your adopted parents are your legal parents and have the right to make decisions on your behalf until you are 18, including where you live. This must be a difficult situation for you and the adults involved if you are now having contact with your biological parents. Depending on the circumstances of your biological parents and your age, sometimes visitation arrangements can be worked out if all parties are willing. You may want to speak to your school counselor, you may need an adult to help you work through this.


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On 07/02/05
deb coltu from RI said:
my dad was awarded sole custody 12 years ago and i have had no contact with my biological mom until now, she now wants to have physical custody of me and my sister 14. we told her we want to but life is also good with dad and mom at home and always has been. are we allowed to pick where we want to live?
On 06/18/05
kenneth from TX said:
i am miserable with my mom but my dad has passed away and i want to live with my best friend and his parents. i turn 15 in september and i want to know if theres any way i can make this happen.(p.s. is that even legal in texas?)
On 06/04/05
kaylee from MN said:
i love my mom but i would like to live with my dad but i dont want to hurt my mom and i dont know if im old enough to choose which parent i hope i am but if not a juge will decide.
On 05/26/05
amanda from MO said:
i want to move in with my boyfriend but im adopted what can i do?
On 05/16/05
john from NM said:
ive lived with my dad for a year and a few months now and i want to move back with my mom but he says she doesnt care enough about me to let me move but its not true at wut age can i go to court n choose where i want to live?¿
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