Legal Question in Family Law in California

My daughter lives with her mother in california but wants to live with me in colorado. Can she choose who to live with ?


Asked on 12/19/11, 3:34 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

No. The child's wishes is only one factor in the court's determination of what custody order would be in the child's best interests.

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Answered on 12/19/11, 4:23 pm
Michael Schneider Family Law Center

The child's wishes is taken into consideration. So, yes, her wishes do in fact count. A lot will depend on how she represents in mediation. If you proceed, then you should have a qualified family law attorney represent you. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/19/11, 4:29 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

A threshold question that must be addressed is how old is te child. If she is a mature teenager, the court can consider the child's desires. If the child is young, it's unlikely that the child's request will be weighed into the parenting equation but it could be justification to assess if the family needs counseling to address issues giving rise to the child's request to change custody.

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Answered on 12/20/11, 7:47 am


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