Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Child custody
At what age in the state of Georgia can a child choose with which parent they want to live?
Asked on 12/13/07, 8:00 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: Child custody
At age 14, the child can express his/her preference, and this will generally be honored by the court, unless the court finds the selected parent to be unfit or such arrangement is not in the child's best interest.
Answered on 12/15/07, 8:53 am
Stephen Worrall
The Manely Firm, P.C.
Re: Child custody
Until Jan. 1, age 14 if parent selected is not unfit. After Jan. 1, court can disregard preference if not in child's best interest.
See http://www.gafamilylawblog.com/2007/05/an_analysis_of__8.html for more information.
Answered on 12/14/07, 3:07 pm
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: Child custody
18.
(At 14 they can, in some cases, express a preference, although a judge can, for cause, not follow it).
Answered on 12/13/07, 8:07 pm
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