Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

custody

Can a child who is ten years old ask to change custody from his mother to his father?


Asked on 3/11/07, 6:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lewis Palomino Law Office of Lewis Palomino

Re: custody

There are no provisions in the law for minors of any age to seek a change in primary conservatorship. A child may state a preference during conservatorship proceedings, but the choice has no real legal effect. Such a statement of preference is taken into account along with the totality of circumstances in such proceedings.

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Answered on 3/12/07, 12:35 am


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