User level: Level 1 (4 points)Parents seperated: I want to add a child to my family sharing and remove from the other parents (other parent won’t do it)
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Original Title: Changing family sharing account
Posted on Oct 27, 2026 4:45 PM
User level: Level 8 (45,179 points)Oct 27, 2026 9:59 PM in response to nignome13
Re: "How can I add a child to my Family Sharing and remove them from the other parent's account?"
In come countries there are laws in place that Apple must respect.
Seems it also depends on the child's age,
and
on the organiser of the child's current family sharing group.
How to leave or remove a member from a Family Sharing group - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"If there are members in the Family Sharing group between 13-17* and Screen Time is enabled for their device, the Family Sharing organiser must turn off Screen Time before the member can leave or be removed from the family group. Depending on a child's age and their state, country, or region, they might have to stay connected to a family group until they turn 18 and can confirm that they're an adult.
If a child in the Family Sharing group is under 13*, the Family Sharing organiser needs to delete the child's Apple Account and let the deletion take effect before they can remove the child from the family group. Or, the Family Sharing organiser can move the Child Account to another family group.
*Age varies by state, country or region. Where legally required, an Apple Account created for a child under 18 needs to be part of a Family Sharing group. Learn how settings and features for kids vary by state, country, or region."
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From Apple's Personal Safety Guide: Manage Family Sharing - Apple Support
Eg says:
"Who can leave a Family Sharing group?
The ability to change or leave a Family Sharing group varies".
The article provides a more detailed explanation of what is possible / not possible.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256384253