Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Child consent

How old does a child have to be to decide if they want to live with their parent?


Asked on 5/26/05, 9:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Plachta The Law Office of Kevin F. Plachta

Re: Child consent

I believe that when a child reaches the age of 14 the court will consider the child's testimony as to which parent the child wishes to reside with. However, the court will also look at other factors before making a ruling

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Answered on 5/26/05, 10:45 am


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