Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

If a 16 year old divorce child is currently living with his mom does he/she have the right to ask to live with his birth-fathers parents?


Asked on 12/27/10, 9:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

The child can request it, and at that age the court will give deference to the child's wishes, but there is still a preference to have a child reside with his/her parent. The court will ultimately do what is in the best interest of the child.

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Answered on 1/03/11, 6:56 am


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