2006-07-28 11:32:27 · 8 answers · asked by coolstud669 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I "think" its usually between the ages of 12 and 14 , but dont rely on that, a judge is going to choose whats best for the child even over their own feelings.. its not just as easy as well they said they wanted to.. the judge will look at which is more of a stable environment, and if both are, they usually dont want to take a child from an already established household..
2006-07-28 11:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by brwneyedgrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though it varies from state to state, the rule usually is when the child can reason with reality, meaning that he can understand fully whats going on around him. The divorce atty files the motion for this and the judge will usually take the children into his quarters without the parents, but with both attys, and ask them some questions and if the kids answer acceptably to the judge, then he will let them make their choice to the court. This is not always a guarantee to gain custody for whoever they chose, but weighs in on the judges answer.
2006-07-28 18:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state of Texas it's 12.
2006-07-28 18:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ca its 12
2006-07-28 18:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by gknee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state. Either ask an attorney for the state you are living in our call the local court house and they will be able to give you your answer
2006-07-28 18:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by what do you think? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge decides....it's a case by case basis.
2006-07-28 18:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your state but I thought it was 12
2006-07-28 18:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 in georgia
2006-07-28 18:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋