How old does a child have to be to live with their dad?

Usually it is around 10yrs old… though a judge will look harshly upon a parent who bribes, or uses coercion to get the child to want to live with them. Maybe you should allow your ex more contact with your son (NOT your DD). Give your son the freedom to visit his dad more – in holidays, maybe more weekends etc.

Can a 16 year old choose which parent to live with?

At 16 you can petition for emancipation from your parents and choose to live where you want. Something to look into so you do not have to deal with your Dad, Katy.

Can a child decide who they want to live with?

Generally a child cannot decide which parent they want to live with. But as a child gets closer to the age of majority, which is 18 years old in Ontario, they have more say about where and with whom they live.

What should I do if my son wants to live with his dad?

Make special scrapbooks for them to keep and share with their friends. Do everything in your power to foster a good relationship between the kids and their daddy. They deserve to give love to both parents and to receive it in return. Don’t even discourage a small amount of involvement.

At 16 you can petition for emancipation from your parents and choose to live where you want. Something to look into so you do not have to deal with your Dad, Katy.

What should I do if my child wants to live with my dad?

Agree to share information about your child by meeting or exchanging phone calls. This is especially important for kids this age, who may be drawn to risky behaviour, like drinking alcohol, says Noble. How will the two of you work to keep her safe?

Can a teenager move out with their dad?

My teenagers have chosen to move out and live with their Dad – Divorce Angels MENUMENU Finance Accountants Business Valuators Debt Professionals Divorce Financial Consultants Divorce Organizer Financial Advisors Income Properties

When did DSD ask to live with Dad?

You need to let her chose, my dsd’s mum didnt let her go and live with her dad when she asked to at 13 and she resented her.