Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

My step-daughter is 9 years old and had decided that she wants to live with her father and I. Is she old enough to make that choice herself?


Asked on 9/15/09, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

No. Children's wishes are accorded some deference but when a change in custody is on the horizon it's far less likely to be granted on that basis alone.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 2:50 pm


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