Hi my daughter is 14 and doesn't like my rules, her father told her there would be no rules at his house if she went to live with him, does anyone know the rules in NH, can she just decide or does he have to fight me on this?

Custody and Visitation Law

It looks like 16 for NH

She can say where she prefers to live and the Judge can take that into consideration
BUT if a Judge sees straight through the fact that she is choosing between who she can get away with more with then her then he will not take what she wants into consideration and may even sway his decision to doing the opposite.

At this point, I am unable to locate a specific age. Check this: " II. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that a minor child is of sufficient maturity to make a sound judgment, the court may give substantial weight to the preference of the mature minor child as to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities. Under these circumstances, the court shall also give due consideration to other factors which may have affected the minor child's preference, including whether the minor child's preference was based on undesirable or improper influences." see: Section 461-A:6 Determination of Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Best Interest.
From: Section 461-A:6 Determination of Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Best Interest.

The only age she can actually decide on her own is at 18. Before 18 she can only testify in court to what she wants, but the father will have to file for custody in court and to request a modification in child support.
At the court hearing you can present evidence why she should not and how the father may be a danger to the child. In the end till she is 18 it is the judge who will decide

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Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

The only age she can actually decide on her own is at 18. Before 18 she can only testify in court to what she wants, but the father will have to file for custody in court and to request a modification in child support.
At the court hearing you can present evidence why she should not and how the father may be a danger to the child. In the end till she is 18 it is the judge who will decide

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I read it as: "In every state except Georgia, that age is 18. Judges will typically take a youth's wishes into account, but it is not the child's choice."

We have filed a motion to restrict parenting time may take up to 7 days for answer. Child is refusing to go back can I keep her her till I get an answer. Serious issues if mom finds out that she doesn't want to go back. She says it will be verbal and physical.

If you keep the child in violation of a Court Order you are in contempt and could be arrested.

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Originally Posted by Postcar

We have filed a motion to restrict parenting time may take up to 7 days for answer. Child is refusing to go back can i keep her her till i get an answer. Serious issues if mom finds out that she doesn't want to go back. She says it will be verbal and physical.

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Was there custody orders along with this motion ?