Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

custody

Is it true a child over the age of twelve can leave with the parent they choose as long as they are not in any danger or bad envorment


Asked on 1/17/07, 10:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marie-Anne Oatley

Re: custody

The court can consider the child's preference but is not bound by it. It is just one of many factors in determining the best interest of the child in order to award primary residence. That said, if there is no reason to reject primary residence with the child's chosen parent, there is a good chance the court will go that way (after considering things like change of school, city, lifestyle, and many other things).

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Answered on 1/17/07, 4:39 pm


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