If your parents are divorced but have split custody and you’re 16, can you choose to stay at just one parent’s house?

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If your parents are divorced but have split custody and you’re 16, can you choose to stay at just one parent’s house?

Asked on August 30, 2012 under Family Law, Connecticut

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country where there is a custodial situation and the minor is a teenager, the courts take more heed as to the wishes of the minor where he or she wishes to reside primarily between one parent over the other. In your situation since you are 16 years old, the court will listen more to your wishes where you wish to reside between your parents than when you were 10.


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