Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee
At what age can a child decide
In Tennessee, at what age can a child decide where he or she wants to live. Mother vs. Father
Asked on 7/18/05, 1:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Marc Reisman
Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C.
Re: At what age can a child decide
Technically, the answer to your question is "never". At age 12 the court must "consider" the reasonable wishes of a child, but the court is not bound by that. The child's wishes is but one of many factors the court must consider. Before age 12, the court may consider the child's wishes.
Answered on 7/18/05, 2:01 pm