Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Can a child the age of 14 make the decision to where and who he wants to live?


Asked on 12/26/12, 1:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Boyd The Boyd Law Firm, P.C.

Maybe. In Illinois a court can consider the wishes of children regarding the issue of custody and residency after a certain age. However, only a parent would have standing to bring that issue before the court. So, who is asking this question, a child or a parent?

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Answered on 12/26/12, 1:24 pm


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