Legal Question in Family Law in California
custody battles
If a child is 13 years of age and resides in california, is it a right of the child to speak on her behalf and choose who he/she would like to live with?
Asked on 12/27/07, 2:14 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: custody battles
She has a right to make her opinion known, but a custodial evaluation must be done, which considers a lot of other factors which the court uses to determine the best interests of the child.
Answered on 12/27/07, 10:52 am