SC changing main home in teens?

[DejaOli]

Has this happened to anyone? How did it go?

DP’s ex has always been the main parent as she doesn’t work and they split when SC were little and she moved away. Oldest SD is now 10 and says she wants to move in with us. Her mum says no to a move or more time with us. DP has been researching it and it seems like her feelings would be taken into account from about 13.

Bumping for you.

I don't think there is any hard and fast legal rules but certainly once in teenage years I believe they would take the child's wishes into consideration.

Just found this if it helps

1. The ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child concerned (considered in the light of his age and understanding);

The court are required to take the wishes and feelings of the child into consideration. It is not defined in law at what age the court will begin to listen to the child, but the court will tend to place more weight on a child's wishes and feelings from the age of 11 or 12 onwards. However, it does depend on the individual circumstances of the child in question. The court will assess their maturity and understanding of the situation.

Ordinarily it will be the role of CAFCASS to speak to the child and ascertain their wishes and feelings. In exceptional circumstances the judge may speak to the child themselves. It is important for the court to be satisfied that these are indeed the true wishes and feelings of the child and they are not mirroring the views of a parent. It is important to be aware that the wishes and feelings of the child are viewed in conjunction with other factors and will not wholly dictate the outcome.

Thank you @CandiedPrincess

She’s consistent and I’d rather she moved for year 7 if at all possible. My concern is that although I do think she’d be happier here in the long run, she’s very close to SD2 who doesn’t want to move, and I don’t want her moving back and forth because she’ll ruin her education as well as be disruptive for the younger kids