Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
do children have the right to choose parents
my 14yr old twins daugthers wish to live with me now (the father). Is there a law or statue in indiana that gives a child the say so when they reach a certain age as to which parent they want to live with?
Asked on 5/31/01, 6:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dorene Philpot
Philpot Law Office
Re: do children have the right to choose parents
The age at which a judge will LISTEN to what a child wants in terms of where to live is age 14. However, the decision is NOT up to the child. It's up the judge.
Hope this helps!
Answered on 6/26/01, 4:27 pm
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