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In Idaho, there is not a set age limit on when a child can decide which parent to live with. The court will consider the child's wishes to the extent that the child is sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences as to the parenting time schedule.

A right of first refusal in the child custody context means that when a parent needs childcare during their regular parenting time, they must first offer the opportunity to the other parent before seeking outside help.

The father and mother of a legitimate unmarried minor child are equally entitled to its custody, services and earnings. If either the father or mother be dead or be unable or refuse to take the custody or has abandoned his or her family, the other is entitled to the child's custody, services and earnings.

The first thing you should do when a child refuses visitation is to notify the other parent as soon as possible. Let them know what's happening, and explain the situation as clearly as possible. Some custody orders include preferred communication methods, and you should notify them via that method when possible.

Before then, there is no specific age by law when they can start making that type of decision for themselves. They can be interviewed so that they can state their reasoning and preference to a judge, who will ultimately make the final decision.

Based in child custody laws governing in the state of Idaho, there is no age limit for a child to decide which parent he or she wants to live with. The court usually considers the child's wishes provided that the child is mature enough to make sound reasoning and independent preferences in parenting schedule.