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.

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Answered on 10/02/10, 8:35 am


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