Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi
child custody
How old does a child have to be before they can decide which parent they want to live with in the state of Mississippi.
Asked on 4/09/07, 6:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Milek
Milek Law Firm
Re: child custody
At twelve years old, a child may express a preference, but they do not get to make that decision. This is just one of the factors the Chancellor must consider. I would also caution that many children, in an effort to please everyone, will tell both parents they want to live with them, particularly younger children.
Answered on 4/10/07, 3:09 pm