Legal Question in Family Law in California

child custody

At what age would the courts take the child's oppinion into consideration regarding their desire to be with a certain parent?


Asked on 11/26/07, 12:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: child custody

In general, about 12 or 13. But it really depends on the maturity of the child. I had a case where the court took into consideration the wishes of a 7-year old because minor's counsel said that the 7-year old was very intelligent and knew what was going on.

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Answered on 11/26/07, 1:17 am


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