Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Custody
What age do children have to be in the state of Virginia to decide where they want to liv?
Asked on 11/12/08, 2:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Custody
There is no such particular age, although judges will normally give the child's preferences in this regard some weight in determining the issue, depending upon the child's age, maturity, education, etc.
Answered on 11/12/08, 8:41 pm