Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin
child custody
what is the age a child need be to decide which parent they wish to live with?
Asked on 8/04/00, 6:58 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ernesto Romero
Romero Law Office
Re: child custody
Legally there is NO specific age. Much depends on the maturity of the child and the specific facts. Judge decides. Attorney for the child recommends.
This is not legal advice just info.
Atty. E. Romero
www.WisconsinForms.com
Answered on 9/13/00, 6:58 am
JAY Nixon
nixon law offices
Re: child custody
Never. The courts are generally hesitant to
make the child pick a parent for fear of
causing the child to suffer from guilt later.
On the other hand, if the child communicates
a strong desire on his own to a guardian ad
litem. The older the child, the more seriously
it will be taken. I've heard the age of 12-13
as being significant in past cases
Answered on 9/13/00, 12:58 pm
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