Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

At what age can children choose which parent they would like to live with?


Asked on 10/07/09, 5:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

There is no such thing as a child choosing which parent he wants to live with. In a pending case where custody is an issue, the Court MAY elect to interview a child in chambers. It's covered in section 153.009 of the Texas Family Code.

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Answered on 10/14/09, 5:25 pm


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