Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Do minors, aged 14, have a say in custody battles as to whom they would choose to be with/
Asked on 11/26/10, 6:18 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Laurie Martucci
Wagner Law Associates LLC
The court may consider the opinion of minors over the age of 13 with regard to custody issues. A court is more likely to consider the opinion of a minor if an adult, such as a parent or a counselor, requests that the court do so.
Answered on 12/01/10, 6:39 am
The court may consider the answers of children over the age of 13. The Court may be give greater consideration to the child's statements if a parent, counselor, therapist or other interest party requests that they do so.
Answered on 12/01/10, 9:47 am
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