Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

custody of child

how old does a child have to be to determine wich parent he/she wants to live with?


Asked on 2/20/09, 9:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: custody of child

A child does not get to determine what parent he/she lives with. However, a childs preference is given substantial deference after age 14. However, that choice is just one factor that the court will consider.

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Answered on 2/21/09, 10:00 am


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