16 years old
In law, there is no fixed age that determines when a child can express a preference as to where they want to live. However, legally, a child cannot decide who they want to live with until they are 16 years old. Once a child reaches the age of 16, they are legally allowed to choose which parent to live with.

What age does a child have a say in court?

If the question of who the child is to live with has to be resolved through court proceedings, then the courts will start to place weight on a child’s wishes when they are considered competent to understand the situation. This can be around the age of 12 or 13 but varies on the circumstances.

Who is not considered a parent on the FAFSA?

Grandparents, legal guardians, foster parents, other relatives or widowed stepparents are not considered parents for the FAFSA unless they’ve legally adopted you. If you do not have parents or adoptive parents, you would be considered an independent student and don’t need to include parental information.

Can a 24 year old be independent on FAFSA?

The short answer – unfortunately – is no. Undergraduate students who are under age 24 as of December 31 of the award year are considered to be independent for federal student aid purposes if:

Do you have to supply parents information on FAFSA?

Students who are dependent for federal student aid purposes must supply parent information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who are independent do not have to supply their parents’ information and often qualify for more student financial aid as a result.

Can a custodial parent fill out the FAFSA?

Since most years have an odd number of days, there is often a correct answer even with joint custody arrangements. This parent is the custodial parent and should fill out the FAFSA. If the child has lived with both parents for exactly the same number of days, ask: