Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Self Determination

By Arizona State law, at what age can a child make self determination of which parent he/she wants to live with?


Asked on 5/10/01, 4:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Self Determination

Under Arizona law, there is no magic age that allows a child to simply make his own choice (except 18, of course, when he becomes an adult).

Instead, the law requires that the Court "consider" the desires of the child in every case. Thus, as they get older, the more weight the Court usually puts into their desires. But, it is only one of many factors.

Please contact me directly to discuss this in more detail.

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

Also, visit our website: www.familylawaz.com

Read more
Answered on 6/22/01, 3:53 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Arizona