2007-01-27 08:45:55 · 5 answers · asked by davidtoo1 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It is at the discretion of the judge but usually no less than 12 years of age. If you want to live with the other parent, that parent has to file for custody and go back to court. You and both parents would have to appear, and you would state to the judge which parent you want to live with. Then it is up to the judge to grant your request...just depends on the circumstances.
2007-01-27 08:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states put it as the age of reasoning. Upon a request of either party, the judge usually takes the child into his chambers and asks the child some questions and if the judge likes what he hears then he will allow the child to choose. I have heard of exceptional cases in the US where a child of 4yrs. was allowed to choose. So ask the judge to do so and let him decide. Good luck
2007-01-27 16:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child can never make that decision.
The judge will make the decision on the basis of all the facts, including the child's wishes.
Otherwise the child could vote for that parent who feeds him ice cream, chips cookies and candies, allow him to cut classes, neglect home work and shares drugs and alcohol.
2007-01-28 01:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by ben c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 yrs and up the judge will be more apt to listen to the child, but it is still up to the judge.
2007-01-27 17:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by e.sillery 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i don't know i don't live there
2007-01-31 11:03:04 · answer #5 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋