Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

What is the legal age for a minor to choose what parent to live with. My mom lives here in Ohio, and I wish to go live with my Dad for pacific reasons. My father lives in Texas and we would both like to know what the legal age is. My mom says that's its 14 but I don't know if that's the truth. Please reply!


Asked on 6/03/10, 6:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

There really isn't a legal age for this, but at about the age of 14 the courts would tend to rely on the child's testimony more, and the child's reasoning and understanding.

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Answered on 6/04/10, 4:50 am


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