Legal Question in Family Law in West Virginia

child custody

at what age can a child decide which parent they would like to live with.


Asked on 7/16/08, 11:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: child custody

In Maryland, at 16, the child may petition the court for a change in custody. The court is required to consider the child's wishes, but the child does not make the ultimate decision.

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Answered on 7/17/08, 9:32 am


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