Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

what is the legal age in Texas for a child to choose which parent he/she wants to live with in a divorce trial?


Asked on 11/30/11, 12:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bob Leonard Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

A child never has a right to choose in Texas. If the child is 12, then the court must interview the child if asked. If the child is under 12, then the judge may interview the child if the judge wants to.

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Answered on 11/30/11, 1:38 pm


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