Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

At what age can a minor child decide what parent they want to live with in New Jersey?


Asked on 1/08/10, 6:50 am

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Adelola Sheralynn Dow The Law Offices of Adelola Sheralynn Dow

A minor child will never have the LAST SAY with regard to which parent he or she desires to live with. However, the court will give greater deference to a child who has reached "sufficient age" to reason and form an intelligent decision." According to NJ caselaw, this is usally at the age of 13-14.

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Answered on 1/13/10, 7:26 am


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