If my ex-spouse has full custody of my 2 children but they want to live with me, at what age can they choose to live here without her permission?
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If my ex-spouse has full custody of my 2 children but they want to live with me, at what age can they choose to live here without her permission?
My 2 children are 10 and 8?
Asked on September 2, 2012 under Family Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Custom and practice in the legal system with respect to child custody matters the court begins to entertain for consideration more and more the request of a child when he or she reaches age thirteen (13) and beyond as to which parent the child desires to reside with on a permanent basis in a situation where there are two homes for the minor.
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