Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

an age at when a child can choose which parent

at what age can a child of joint custody choose to remain with one parent?


Asked on 10/18/05, 8:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

Re: an age at when a child can choose which parent

There is not an age at which a child can choose; however, the child's wishes is one of many factors that the court can consider. The standard is the "best interests of the child," and most children can't distinguish between what they way vs. what is in their best interests. Older children's wishes tend to carry greater weight than younger children's wishes.

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Answered on 10/19/05, 12:08 pm


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