Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child custody

I live in the state of Texas. i would like to know at what age my daughter has to be in order to chose which parent to live with. My daughter turns 12 in May.


Asked on 3/26/07, 2:48 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 3/26/07, 4:09 pm


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