How old does a child have to be in AL to choose a custodial parent?

Question

I need to know how old my child has to be before the judge will allow her to choose which parent she wants to live with

Answer 1

I believe it is 12 from what i've heard from my stepmom who's son just went to live with his dad because he was starting to cause alot of problems but he is 14 but he decided to stop seeing his dad when he was 12 and we are from alabama

Answer 2

unsure of AL but in IL the child has the right to be heard by the judge, not choose, went through this with my daughter. everyone always said they can choose at 13 or 12 and they can if the parents agree, but if the parents dont agree the child can talk to the judge, contact a lawyer.

Answer 3

In most states it is 13. But listen to this please. My daughter is 13, and really wants to live with me, but she loves her mom. At that age they have enough issues to deal with than to add more. My ex tells her all the time that is she moves, she will not want her anymore for leaving her. That's a lot on a child. I have told my daughter that my door is always open for her, but I will love her no matter where she chooses to live, and leave it at that. Tell you child the same thing please, do not make it harder than it already is on them. They will choose soon enough and you have to respect their decision.

Answer 4

i know when my parents were divorced i was 12 and allowed to choose who i wanted to live with with no questions asked. but i live in NY. maybe that will give you some insight.

Answer 5

I live in AL and I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is 12 years old.....

Answer 6

you need to check with a lawyer or search it on the net. Don't ask any of these knuckleheads...you'll only get opinions here. BE SURE!