Legal Question in Family Law in California

I live in California and want to know what age does a child need to be to determine whom they would like to live with. My ex husband is trying to get custody and he has been estranged from him for approximately 13 months.


Asked on 3/02/10, 1:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

A child must be 18, i.e., no longer a child. Before that the decision is up to the parents, or if they cannot agree, then to the judge.

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Answered on 3/07/10, 10:13 pm


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