Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Custody

What if the 12 year old child refuses to go with the father??


Asked on 12/05/07, 9:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Brown Law Office of Thomas K. Brown, LLC

Re: Custody

The preference of a child is one of the many factors judges consider when making a custody determination, but it is not determinative. The age and maturity of the child affect the weight this factor is given.

Note that at age 16 the child may petition for a change of custody by him/herself.

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Answered on 12/06/07, 8:07 am


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