Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child custody

At what age can a minor (15yrs old) decide which parent they want to live with in the state of texas?


Asked on 2/18/07, 5:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lewis Palomino Law Office of Lewis Palomino

Re: Child custody

A minor can never decide with whom he/she wants to live. At age 12 a child may inform the court of a choice for managing conservator, but the court is not bound by the choice. Depending on circumstances, the court may not even give it much weight. A child will reside where the court decides will be in the child's best interest.

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Answered on 2/18/07, 11:30 pm


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