Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Child choosing what parent?
In Georgia,is there an age in which a child has the right to pick which parent they would want to live with after a divorce.Is there any law governing this action?
Asked on 5/24/01, 5:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Worrall
The Manely Firm, P.C.
Re: Child choosing what parent?
At age 14, a child may select the parent with whom the child wishes to live and that selection is binding unless the selected parent is found to be unfit. In a custody action, a child ages 12 or 13 may express their preference and the court must consider that preference but is not bound by it.
Answered on 6/22/01, 1:54 pm
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