Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child custody

what is the legal age for a child to choose with whom they want to live with.


Asked on 2/02/06, 8:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: child custody

12, and then the Court will decide if the choice is in the child's best interest

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Answered on 2/02/06, 9:54 pm
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: child custody

I child can decide where they want to live the moment they turn 18.

Before then, they can sign a form after the age of 12 specifying who they would like to live with but IT IS NOT binding on the court.

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Answered on 2/03/06, 11:12 am


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