At what age can a child decide wha parent they want to live with?
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At what age can a child decide wha parent they want to live with?
My child wants to live with me; she is 13 (she will be 14 in 25 days). Her mother is in an a abusive relationship.
Asked on February 3, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your daughter. Regardless of what age the courts will consider the testimony of a child in a custody matter, you have the right to ask the court to change the custody as it now stands because of the potential danger to your daughter. At her age the courts will indeed consider her wants a well, but they have to be more than her Mom is too strict, etc. It seems that youand she have a valid reason for wanting the change. Good luck.
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