Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

child.

At what age can a boy deside whitch parent he want's to live with. this is in agaerogia, thank you.


Asked on 9/18/08, 10:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: child.

18.

(At 14 they can express an opinion, but a judge still makes the final decision).

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Answered on 9/18/08, 10:29 am
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: child.

At age 14, the child can voice his/her preference. Most judges usually go along with the child's wishes, UNLESS, e.g., the court, after investigation, concludes that the selected parent is an "unfit" parent. Consult with a local attorney.

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Answered on 9/18/08, 1:29 pm


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