Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: child's age to choose homes

The closer a child is to the age 18 the greater weight is given to his residence preference. Ages fifteen to seventeen is when a child's desire to change residence is usually given great weight.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: child's age to choose homes

I have written an article which address this issue under South Carolina law. You can read my article by pasting the following address into your web browser:

http://www.scfamilylaw.com/children-childs-preference-in-custody-cases.html

If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens

Re: child's age to choose homes

I agree with Mr. Moore, some judges may go with 14, but 15 is a good rule of thumb. However, that is not the only issue. You may want to consult with an attorney before taking any action here.