Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

child custody

why can't a child under the age of 18 decide on which parent they want to live with?


Asked on 4/15/09, 7:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: child custody

Who says they can't?

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Answered on 4/15/09, 8:12 pm
Philip Burnham, Esquire Burnham Law Group, LLC.

Re: child custody

They can have input into where they want to reside. It really depends on the age of the child, and many other factors. You have to ask the Court to interview the child.

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Answered on 4/16/09, 9:50 am


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