Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Living arrangements for 15 year old child

Child moved out of town with mother but decided she wanted to move back to her hometown because is upset about living out of town, away from dad and other family but wants to live with her grandmother and not her stepmother and father. Father claims he will not pay childsupport while she is living with grandmother and must move in with him. Child wants to stay with grandmother because she feels more comfortable there but father will not stand for it and will not pay child support if child choses to stay there. Can he do that? Does a child have rights as to where child can live if over 13 years of age. He makes her cry constantly because of this.


Asked on 12/10/01, 9:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Living arrangements for 15 year old child

A child over the age of 12 can choose where she wants to live in the divorce as long as the decision is in the best interests of the child. The grandmother can file a motion to modify to determine the residency of the child and a motion for enforcement to collect the child support. These motions can be filed and heard at the same time. If you want my assistance with this matter, contact me by e-mail.

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Answered on 12/11/01, 11:03 am


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