Under what circumstances can a child refuse to reside with a parent who is about to be paroled?
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Under what circumstances can a child refuse to reside with a parent who is about to be paroled?
Can a child petition for or have impact on the court regarding guardianship orders to be made permanent (temporary orders originally granted in probate court)?
Asked on October 9, 2012 under Family Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country if a child has concerns about living with a particular parent for various reasons the court listens to such. The older the minor child is, the greater effect the child's wishes have with the court. Usually the court begins taking a long and hard look as to the wishes of a minor child at age thirteen (13) upward.
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