Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

what is the age for a child to make a choose on which parent to live with

I have two children that live with their father in endeavor Pa. for the past 7 years and have always wanted to come home to live with their mom. But he hates me so much he is not going to allow that to happen and he punishes the children for me leaving him. they have suffered enough and told me they can't take no more. I have a lawyer and have been fighting him for almost two years and not getting anywhere, I need help. please help them. Tim is 12 and Alicia is 9.Tell me how to fight the system in that small town. I think they are all crooked. help us please


Asked on 2/01/01, 11:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Smith Law Office of Gregory D. Smith

Re: what is the age for a child to make a choose on which parent to live with

I do not see how this is a Tennessee case from you wrote, but in Tennessee, age 14 is a safe point for a court to listen to a child's wishes on custody. If this case has a Tennessee tie, have your lawyer contact me and I will be happy to talk with him/her. For more info, see www.gsmithlawfirm.com

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Answered on 3/16/01, 9:35 am
Rosella Shackelford Shackelford Legal Service

Re: what is the age for a child to make a choose on which parent to live with

This does not appear to be a Tennessee case. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisidiction Enforcement Act, Pennsylvania has been the home for the children and would have home state jurisidcition. I do not have the information to address Pennsylvania law on your question

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Answered on 3/16/01, 2:44 pm


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