Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Can a child choose?

In Pennsylvania, though joing custody ordered, at what

age can a child choose a custodial parent?


Asked on 5/01/00, 5:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
D Patrick Zimmerman Law Offices of D Patrick Zimmerman

Re: Can a child choose?

A child's preference of parent is only one consideration the court must look at in awarding custody in Pa. If the child is of a reasonable age, it will be listened to by the court.

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Answered on 6/15/00, 8:54 am


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