Legal Question in Family Law in California
teenage child
My 14 year old has requested to live with me, her father. There are several reasons. can a child at a certain age request to live with the other parent?
Asked on 5/17/09, 10:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: teenage child
A child can ask at any age. However, the child cannot choose which the parent they reside with. A child at 14 can state a preference and the court will give it some consideration, but that will not control the courts decision.
Answered on 5/18/09, 1:46 am
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