Legal Question in Family Law in California

In California, does a child get to decide who he or she wants to live with at the age of 12 and or does this have to be done in court by permission of the judge? Will the judge determine if the child should live with the parent of choice or can the child simply decide this on their own w/o judicial process?


Asked on 9/07/10, 8:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Judge decides. Child's wishes are just one of many factors the court will consider.

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Answered on 9/14/10, 12:42 am


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