Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

How old does a child have to be to decide which parent they live with in arizona


Asked on 11/07/13, 4:54 pm

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

In Arizona, a minor child does not get to decide which parent to live with. A child's wishes are one factor among many the court must consider in deciding the child's best wishes, but only if the child is of "suitable age and maturity." Older children's wishes may be given more weight, but the child never gets to make the decision.

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Answered on 11/08/13, 9:08 am


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