Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

children chosing residence

I would like to know if there is an established age in Illinois, when children of divorce are able to chose which parent they want to live with. Would a judge consider the wishes of children younger than that age? We currently have joint custody, there is no child support involved.


Asked on 6/16/05, 4:51 am

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

Re: children chosing residence

A judge will listen to a child who is 14 years old. However the judge will not simply rely on the wishes of the child and will also look at other factors that might be involved.

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Answered on 6/16/05, 4:39 pm


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