Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

whats the legal age a child can decide to live with a Father instead the Mother?


Asked on 2/03/11, 1:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Paula McGill Attorney at Law

The court decides custody.

However, when the child reaches 14, (s)he will be heard and considered by the court. The child's desires will be considered a material change in circumstances.

When the child is between 11, but has not reached 14, the judge will consider the desires and education needs of the child in determining whilch parent has custody. However, the child's desires are not controlling.

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Answered on 2/03/11, 3:43 pm


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