Legal Question in Family Law in New York

At what age can a child in a custody situation in New York state (Suffolk County, Long Island) determine which parent they want to live with.


Asked on 4/19/10, 2:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Never. That being said, the court will take the child's opinion into consideration after the age of 12 and will usually yield to the child's decision after the age of 15 in most cases, but not all and the court will act in the "Best Interests of the Child" in all cases.

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Answered on 4/24/10, 5:32 pm
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Joel is not entirely right. The age is 18.

Mike.

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Answered on 4/25/10, 7:09 am


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