Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child choosing which parent to live with

How old do you have to be to choose what parent to live with


Asked on 5/03/09, 4:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Armstrong The Law Office of John W. Armstrong

Re: Child choosing which parent to live with

The age is 12 years old, but that does not necessarily mean the Judge will order a change in possession. Additionally, one of the parents will have to file a Motion to Modify A Previous Order and attach the executed document signed by the child. It would be my recommendation that you talk with an attorney who practices family law before going any further, this not one of those kind of cases that you can represent yourself, you will need to hire an attorney.

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Answered on 5/03/09, 4:33 pm


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