Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Whats the legal age!
I have 7 yr old twins. I would like to know what the legal age is for them to be able to make the decision on where they would like to live.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Whats the legal age!
As of recently, state law allows a child of ten years or older to designate a parent to live with. However, there choice is not absolute and a court will have the final say. If the children are under 10, then their opinion might be ascertained by the court through a social study or other court ordered study, but will not carry as much as when they are ten and over. There are a number of factors that a court considers when deciding who to award custody with. If you think there is a need to change custody, then consult with a family law attorney.
Good Luck
Re: Whats the legal age!
The legal age for a child to choose which parent
he/she wishes to live with in Texas is 10 (ten).
However, the choice is still subject to the best
interest test conducted by the court.
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