Legal Question in Family Law in California
What age do children have to reach to be able to select a one parent as their full time caretaker?
Asked on 9/16/09, 11:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
They never get to select. The court must find it to be "in the best interests of the child." How much weight is given to the child's choice or preferences depends on age and how mature the court system finds the child to be.
Answered on 9/16/09, 11:52 am
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