Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

A court will take into consideration a child's custody preference more and more as he or she grows older. Once he or she reaches 14, in fact, courts typically give VERY great weight to the child's preference.

It's never a slam dunk, however: courts will always make the final decision based upon what is in the child's "best interests." For instance, a child may wish to live with one parent because that parent supplies alcohol and prostitutes. You can bet your bottom dollar that a court will not allow that to happen, of course.

Hope this answers your question. Feel free to contact me offline if you wish to discuss your situation in further detail.

Cary B. Hall, Esquire

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