Only Texas has that law, but with significant restrictions. In all other states, it's a case by case basis, with the Judge interpreting the maturity of the child, and their intent, but this still does not override other evidence in the child's best interest. It's just a piece of the evidence.
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Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is requiredto abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody.
Check link below for more info.No. A child can only make that decision when they reach the age of majority in the state where they reside. In Virginia, this is 18.
However the child is always free to make their wishes known to the judge, either in court when custody is being decided, by requesting a meeting with the judge, writing a letter to the judge expressing their wishes, or engaging an attorney or guardian ad litem to speak for them. The judge will take into consideration the wishes of the child when deciding custody, and generally, the older the child, the more weight is given to those wishes.
Ultimately, however, the judge will rule depending on what he or she feels would be in the best interests of the child.
i dont think so u have to be atleast 13 or 14 to decide
some times it depends on the situation
No. Children are not allowed to make that kind of decision.
age 18
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Eighteen.
In West Virginia, a child can decide which parent they want to live with when they are 18.
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In Washington State, there is no specific age at which a child can decide which parent they want to live with. However, the court may take the child's preferences into consideration if they are deemed to be mature enough to express reasoned and intelligent opinions about their custodial arrangement. Generally, older teenagers, around the age of 14 or 15, are more likely to have their preferences considered by the court.
18, assuming the one they want to live with is willing to have them.