About the Month of October. October is the 10th month of the year and has 31 days. Season (Northern Hemisphere): Autumn. Holidays. Yom Kippur. Columbus Day. Child Health Day.
MYTH: At age 12 and older, children can determine which parent they wish to live with, during a contested Florida custody case. TRUTH: Only at age 18 can an individual choose where or with whom he or she lives. While the Florida courts do consider the childâs wishes, they are absolutely not determinative.
When Can A Child Choose Which Parent To Live With. 1  A minor can nominate a guardian at the age of 14. 2  A child can go to court to ask a judge for an order emancipating them from their parents at the age of 16. 3  A 17 year old will be prosecuted as an adult if charged with a crime. 4  Over 14 years of age, a child cannot be adopted unless they consent.