Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
does the child have the right to choose where they live
i have an 11 yr old daughter and her step mother is telling her that when she turns 12 that she can choose where she wants to live. is this true in the state of fl?
Asked on 9/25/01, 12:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin
Martin Law Office
Re: does the child have the right to choose where they live
A child age 12, or older, is subject to parental control. In extreme family situations where parents have been ruled unfit by a court, the child may be able to exercise some influence on the court's decision with respect to residence or custody. There is no magic age at which a child may influence the decision of the court; however, depending on the age and maturity of the child, a court has the discretion to consider the wishes of a child in such decisions.
Answered on 11/06/01, 5:50 pm
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