Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Children's rights

A child 14 + has a right to be heard in a Court Proceeding that concerns them.

So, the 16 yr old may speak directly to the Court concerning issues concerning their needs and desires re "living arrangment, or residence, and their health, education and welfare, that is or will be included in the parent's divorce settlement.

The Court must consider the youngster's desires and best interests, in making or approving the divorce resolution and disposition.

GOOD LUCK,

PHROSKA L. McALISTER,ESQ

Re: Children's rights

He cannot decide. He can have influence in making the decision.

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