Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Missouri
can a 16 year old decide who they want to live with?
Asked on 7/15/10, 11:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith
LawSmith
If a judge is considering a midification of a custody order, then a 16 year old woudl be heard on the issue. Other than that, parents or guardians can veto a child's election to live with someone.
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Answered on 7/16/10, 1:04 pm
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