Can my neice decided who she wants to live with at 15 since her mother passed away?
Full Question:
My sister recently passed away leaving her fifteen year old daughter, my niece. Now our mother, the 15 year old's grandmother, has petitioned for custody although the father has appeared to claim parental rights to have visitation with the teen. The teen however does not know this man as the parents were never married and has NO desire to spend time with this man. Does she have the right at her age to have any say to the time she spend with him. Also, we are considering having her petition for "emancipated minor" status as a means to liberate her from forced visitation. What are Ohio laws on obtaining this status?
04/28/2007 |
Category: Minors |
State: Ohio |
#3384
Answer:
The court may consider the child's wishes as a factor in determining custody.