Q&A

Can a 13 year old decide which parent to live with in PA?

Can a 13 year old decide which parent to live with in PA?

Quick Answer: There is no certain age in Pennsylvania law that a minor child may decide with which parent to live. The Court will decide what’s best for children when the parties cannot and interviews with everyone and consultations with experts may be needed.

Who is the qualifying child of a noncustodial parent?

The custodial parent is the parent with whom the child lived for the longer period of time during the year. However, the child will be treated as the qualifying child of the noncustodial parent if the special rule for children of divorced or separated parents (or parents who live apart) applies.

Why does the absent non custodial parent want to see the child?

The biological father never tried to see her before, and now he wants to see her just because I am not agreeing of making this out of the court child support adjustments. What is his rights since he never want to be in the child life?

Can a man be the custodial parent of a child?

Family law requires that courts follow the best interest of the child doctrine, and that requires that children be the first consideration in how child custody, visitation, and child support is arranged. Because women are taking more of an active role in the workplace, the number of instances where men are the custodial parent is increasing.

What can a primary custodial parent do for a child?

Legal custody gives a parent the authority to make decisions about bigger, long-term issues like what religion to follow, what schools to attend, etc. If the primary custodial parent and the non custodial parent both have shared legal custody, then they must communicate these matters to each other.

Who is the qualifying child of a custodial parent?

Generally, the child is the qualifying child of the custodial parent. The custodial parent is the parent with whom the child lived for the longer period of time during the year.

The biological father never tried to see her before, and now he wants to see her just because I am not agreeing of making this out of the court child support adjustments. What is his rights since he never want to be in the child life?

When does a noncustodial parent become a custodial parent in Indiana?

Indiana law provides that if the custodial parent is unable to provide care for the child for some reason, like work, then the noncustodial parent must be offered the first opportunity to provide care before the custodial parent makes any other arrangements. If the noncustodial parent provides child care, however, it must be free of charge.

Can a noncustodial parent oppose a custodial move?

First, the noncustodial parent can choose not to file a motion opposing the request to relocate. That means that the custodial parent will be free to move with away with the child, as requested. Second, if the noncustodial parent wishes to oppose the move, he or she must file a motion with the court.