Legal Question in Family Law in Alaska

Child's right to choose

At what age can a child in Alabama,that was adopted by grandparents at young age, choose to live with Mother in Tennessee without the consent of adoptive grandpaents. The child is 14 years od age.


Asked on 7/23/04, 2:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Child's right to choose

In Tennessee, the preference of a 14 year old would carry significant weight, although not be the sole consideration, in deciding any change in custody. Whatever court gave the grandparents custody would have to be petitioned for a change in custody at this time. Before contacting me again, please check my website at http://riskmgmt.biz/prose.htm so that you will know about my law practice. You can see a sample petition there concerning visitaton.

Read more
Answered on 7/23/04, 7:12 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Alaska