Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
What age does a child have the right to decide who(parent) to live with in Georgia?
Asked on 4/29/15, 3:40 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Tahira Piraino
Tahira P. Piraino
A child age 14 has the right to make an election. However, the Judge has the discretion of whether or not to grant the election. If there is a custody order in place, only a Judge can change custody.
Answered on 4/29/15, 6:33 am
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
A child can NEVER decide. At age 18, when the child becomes an adult, he/she can decide. At age 14, if either parent files a change of custody suit, a child can file an election. A judge is not bound by that election. However a judge will consider it.
Answered on 4/29/15, 4:01 pm
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