Legal Question in Family Law in California
child custody
Is there an age when a child can decide which parent they want to live with in the state of California
Asked on 3/22/07, 10:21 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: child custody
When the child is 18 the child can decide where they want to live. Prior to that the child's desire will be considered but is not controlling. If the parents cannot decide where the child will live the court will make the decision.
Answered on 4/04/07, 10:58 pm
Joshua Hale
Hale Law Group
Re: child custody
There is not steadfast number, but the courts will generally take a child's opinion into consideration after they have reached the age of 12.
Joshua Hale
Answered on 3/23/07, 3:17 pm
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