Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Legal age a child can decide who to live with?
My Child is wanting to move in and live with me in North Carolina, but presently lives with Mother in Texas. Legally the Ex will not let her decide and told child that she has no rights until she is 18. I am not sure but thought that children can be heard at a certain age. I am trying to find out this answer for my Child.
Sincerely;
LEC In North Carolina
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Legal age a child can decide who to live with?
I saw your question. The legal age a child can make an election in Texas is 12. That said, it is subject to a Court's decision as to the child's best interests.
Carl Selesky
The Selesky Law Firm
6303 Beverly Hill, Ste. 1000
Houston, TX 77057-6501
713.780.9595
www.carlselesky.com
Re: Legal age a child can decide who to live with?
At age 10, a child in Texas can generally determine where he wants his primary residence to be. There are no absolutes, and the judge is always supposed to do what he determines to be in the best interest of the child.
Re: Legal age a child can decide who to live with?
Carl is right -- the age is 12.
It was 10 but the Texas Legislature raised it back from 10 to 12 a couple of years ago.
Fran Brochstein
www.familylaw4u.com
713-847-6000
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