Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
age
I have a ten year old daughter. What age does a child has to be to decide which parent she wants to live with.
Asked on 10/05/07, 11:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: age
The age that a child's preference is considered is 12. But it is only their preference, and is not binding on the court. It is only one factor that the court considers when deciding what is in the child's best interest.
Answered on 10/05/07, 2:08 pm