Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Teenager wants to choose.

I have primary custody of my 3 children. My oldest is almost 15 and refuses to do chores, he now wants to go live with his father. At what age can he decide to do that and what legal steps would need to be taken?


Asked on 3/17/09, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: Teenager wants to choose.

18 years old. If you want to make any significant change in residence, you should change the parenting plan and support order to reflect the change. You can do an agreed modification in one day: file, go to ex parte and get the orders signed.

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Answered on 3/18/09, 4:40 pm


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