Legal Question in Family Law in California

can a 6 yr old decide to live with grandmother over father grandmother has raised child past 5 years


Asked on 1/03/12, 6:58 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
James Goff James R. Goff, Attorney at Law

A court can always consider the child's desire regarding who that person wants to live with. Typically, a court gives more consideration if the child is 11 or 12 years old.

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Answered on 1/03/12, 9:52 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

An important CA appellate decision concerning parenting children by individuals other than the biological parent was decided at the end of last year. Please go to my profile and read my most recent blog on this point.

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Answered on 1/04/12, 7:31 am


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