Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

what age can my cousin choose which parent to live with? his parents are divorced... in the state of texas


Asked on 8/15/09, 12:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

If you cousin is a minor, the court makes this decision. If you cousin is over 12, and one of his parents brings this issue up in a motion to modify, the court will listen to your cousin's preferences, however the court would not be bound to follow them.

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Answered on 8/15/09, 11:03 am


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