At what age is a child no longer eligible to be put under joint custody?
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At what age is a child no longer eligible to be put under joint custody?
Asked on October 6, 2012 under Family Law, Connecticut
Answers:
David Axinn / David M Axinn
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In Pennsylvania, a child becomes an adult at age 18: until then, the court will decide on custody (joint or otherwise), based on the child's best interests. The child's opinions are given some weight - how much depends on the child's maturity, the reasons for the child's preference, etc.
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