Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

At what age can a minor decide which parent they want to live with? And if the minor makes that choice will the parent have to pay child support?


Asked on 6/13/10, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Marshal Willick Willick Law Group

We have no "magic age"; our statute includes the child's wishes (if "of suitable age and discretion") as one of many factors to be considered in custody change proceeding. The test is considered a tough one, recited as a mantra under a 40-year old case, modified slightly in a newer case (Ellis) which is posted, along with the controlling statutes and much other material on the Child Custody page of our firm website:

http://www.willicklawgroup.com/child_custody_visitation

And normally a non-custodial parent pays the custodial parent support irrespective of the reason for the custodial placement. For details:

http://www.willicklawgroup.com/child_support.

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Answered on 6/14/10, 5:31 am


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