Legal Question in Family Law in California
child custody
can a thirteen year old child choose which parent to live with
Asked on 5/23/07, 2:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY
PATRICK MCCRARY
Re: child custody
The court will consider the wishes of a 13 year old. The more mature the child, the more weight that the court will give to the child's preferences. The child does not have the right to absolute choice. Good Luck, Pat McCrary
Answered on 5/24/07, 11:27 am