Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Does a child in PA have any influence in custody decisions?

At what age if any can a child have a say in which parent he or she would like to live with?


Asked on 4/14/05, 10:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: Does a child in PA have any influence in custody decisions?

The Court weighs the testimony of the child and gives weight based on the age and maturity. There is no set rule.

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Answered on 4/15/05, 6:54 am


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