Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

What the age when judge listens to child

What is the age of a child in which a judge listens and asks the child about their thoughts on where they want to live.


Asked on 10/06/08, 11:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: What the age when judge listens to child

In WA that is never (directly), but indirectly through a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) a judge may listen at any age, but more weight is given as the child gets older and more weight is given when a reasonable explanation of why the child should live somewhere is presented.

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Answered on 10/06/08, 6:30 pm


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