If a person is under age 18 in Arizona, he or she cannot leave home without a parents permission unless he or she is fully emancipated, or the parents have lost their right to parental authority.

Can a 15 year old choose which parent to live with in Arizona?

Answer: Arizona law does not generally allow a minor child to formally choose which parent he or she will live with.

At what age can a child refuse to see a parent in Arizona?

Arizona law states that the child must be “of suitable age and maturity,” but it doesnt specify a particular age (ARS 25-403). In that sense, a child cannot outright refuse visitation with a parent until the child turns 18.

What age will a judge listen to a child?

According to previously decided cases, the court will take a childs wishes into account at about 12 years of age. The court may consider a childs views between the ages of about 10 and 12, depending on the individual child.

Can a 13 year old decide which parent to live with?

A judge may ask a child who is old enough (typically 12 to 14) which parent he or she prefers to live with the majority of the time. A judge will typically do this outside of the courtroom, to keep the child out of the case as much as possible. A judge will use a third-party evaluator to ascertain the childs wishes.

Can my mom call the cops if I leave at 17?

What Happens If I Runaway At 17. There is very little you can do to secure the return of your 17 year old that runs away voluntarily. You cannot call the police to force your 17 year old to return to your household because the child voluntarily ran away.

Can my parents call the cops if I leave at 14?

Parents or legal guardians can report a runaway to the police at any time. Federal Law prohibits any law enforcement agency from establishing a waiting period before accepting a runaway-child report. Runaways who are fleeing an abusive situation and do not want to return home should tell police about the abuse.

Can a 13 year old refuse to see a parent?

The legal answer may be yes even though the ethical answer could be no in some situations. Under the law, each parent must follow a custody order exactly. However, obviously parents may have less control over a teenage child who is refusing visits.