Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
At what age can a child decide to live with the other parent in the state of Illinois and Florida. The child is 15 years old
Asked on 9/27/10, 8:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Latangie Williams
Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.
The child can make that decision now. However, just because the child informs the judge that he/she would like to live with the other parent doesn't mean the judge will grant it. The judge will apply the "best interest of the child" standard.
Answered on 10/02/10, 8:35 am