Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
How old does a child have to be, in the state of Georgia, to decide which parent they will live with?
Asked on 5/03/10, 5:55 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
At age 14, the child can express his/her preference. It then has to be approved by a Superior Court judge. Almost all judges will approve the selection, unless the selected parent is an "unfit parent" as defined by GA law.
Answered on 5/08/10, 6:20 am
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Age 18 is the youngest when you can decide. At age 14, if a parent files a case, a child can express a preference, and a judge will approve it if the choice is reasonable and the parent is fit.
Answered on 5/08/10, 9:26 am
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