Legal Question in Family Law in California

Custody/Visitation

Can a child decide which parent he lives with? And if so, at what age?


Asked on 2/02/07, 1:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Custody/Visitation

When a child is 18 they have the right to chose. Until then the child's residence is determined by the parents or if necessary the court. However, when a child reaches the mid teens it can be impossible to force a child to live in a home where they do not want to live.

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Answered on 2/18/07, 3:32 pm


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