Legal Question in Family Law in California

At what age can a child request to live with her Grandmother rather than either divorced parent, in California?


Asked on 1/10/13, 5:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Kubler The Kubler Law Firm

A child never makes the custody decision and neither as a minor will reaching a certain age allow them to choose. You can just ask the judge to consider the kid's opinion among many options. See an attorney wherever you live for more help...

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Answered on 1/10/13, 6:20 pm

At age 14 a minor acquires a statutory right to address the court in custody proceedings. However, unless there are grounds to find both parents legally unfit and terminate their parental rights, which is a quasi-criminal proceeding, there is no way the child can be turned over to a grandparent.

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Answered on 1/10/13, 8:03 pm


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