Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Family Law Question

What age does a child have to be before who they want to reside with is heard by the court and taken into account?


Asked on 5/27/09, 3:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Family Law Question

There is no particular age when any particular court

must take into consideration a child's preferences in this regard, as each child is different in terms of education, maturity, and other relevant factors

which may possibly bear upon the issue.

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Answered on 5/31/09, 11:50 am


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