Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Age a child can choose to live with a parent
At what age can a child have the choice in court to say which parent he would like to live with.
Asked on 1/01/07, 11:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Age a child can choose to live with a parent
The child always can state his or her preferneces. However, before age 7, virtually no weight is given to that preference, from age 7-14, the preference is considered, and from age 14 on, the preference is given significant consideration by the court.
Answered on 1/01/07, 11:55 am