Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Legal Custody
At what age does the child have the right to decide which parent they want to live with?
Asked on 4/10/09, 8:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bill Wood
Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC
Re: Legal Custody
Once the child turns 16, he or she can petition the court regarding which parent he or she desires to live with. The court is required to consider the child's wishes, but is not bound by them.
Answered on 4/10/09, 9:22 am
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