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    jurnee4498 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 19, 2011, 10:38 PM
    At what age can a kid decide what parent to live with?
    If a parent is verbally abusive, can a 14 year old child choose to live with the other parent if they have joint custody?
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    Oct 19, 2011, 11:25 PM
    Your court order will include those details. If you have joint custody, you will continue to have joint custody. If the child wants that changed, a judge must change the court order, until the child reaches the age of majority (18).
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    Oct 20, 2011, 03:59 AM
    A child cannot choose. Only a court can make that decision. However, state laws vary on how much weight will be put on the child's preference.

    If a change is wanted, the non custodial parent has to go to court to petition for a modification of the custody order.
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    Oct 20, 2011, 05:21 AM
    As stated by Scott, no, a child can never just "choose" the other parent will have to go to court and prove that a change is needed. The child at 14 can normally testify as to what they want, but all other factors will be included in the court case.
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