Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
child custody
what is the legal age for a child to choose which parent he/she wants to live with?
Asked on 10/15/07, 11:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell
ELizabeth Powell PS Inc
Re: child custody
Eighteen. persons who have not yet reached their age of majority are presumed incompetent to make decisions for themselves.
The court does not want to hear from teenagers, if there is a placement issue the court will appoint a Guardian ad Litem to talk with the parties involved and make a recommendation to the Court.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
Answered on 10/15/07, 11:56 pm