Legal Question in Family Law in California

divorce child custody

When can a child decide what parent to

live with if they have joint custody?

What if a child simply wants to be with

one parent more than the other -- a

decision made on their own with no

coaxing from one parent or the other.


Asked on 10/15/08, 8:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Chau Law Offices James Chau

Re: divorce child custody

That is an individual determination upon the child. If the child is in later teens their choice may be relevant. However, the standard for a child is frequent and continuing contact with both parents.

Please contact a qualified attorney before you take any action.

Good luck,

Law Offices James Chau

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San Jose, CA. 95110

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Answered on 10/20/08, 3:34 am


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