Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
how old does a minor have to be before they can chose which parent they would prefer to live with
Asked on 4/07/10, 3:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
There is no such age at which a minor chooses which parent he lives with (this is a myth).
In connection with a pending case where custody is at issue, a minor could testify in open court about his preference, but it wouldn't be binding on the court.
Answered on 4/13/10, 10:23 am
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