Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

child age

My ex-husband wants my daughter to live with him instead of with me she is 12 years old. What age can she decided who she lives with?


Asked on 6/05/06, 12:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Margolin Stephens Margolin, P.C.

Re: child age

A minor child cannot decide who she lives with. The divorce decree should have a provision stating where the child lives for the majority of the time. A custody or parenting time decree can be modified via a court proceeding. Please contact me if you would like more information.

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Answered on 6/05/06, 1:31 pm
Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

Re: child age

YOUR QUESTION:

My ex-husband wants my daughter to live with him instead of with me she is 12 years old. What age can she decide who she lives with?

ANSWER:

At age 18.

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Answered on 6/05/06, 1:45 pm


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