Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

can a 14 yr old child choose to live with mother and choose the school to attend where mom lives if parents have joint custody


Asked on 7/22/10, 7:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

If the parents are not in agreement as to who designates residence of the child, then the court will make the decision based on what is in the child's best interest. The child can meet with the judge to discuss the child's preference, and it will be a factor in the court's decision.

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Answered on 7/23/10, 6:08 am


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