I've heard that it's 12 years of age.
2007-12-31 17:27:33 · 5 answers · asked by redhairedmama75 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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But from 12 or 13 up the court will "consider" the childs wishes - but "consider" does NOT mean "go along with what he wants".
Richard
2007-12-31 17:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son at the age of 14 got to choose which parent to live with and he chose me. My attorney told me that if both parents have good parenting skills and no offenses against them, then the child can and does make the ultimate choice. This was in the 90's and things may have changed since then. As for the age 18 that is not true in Oregon. A person can be legally emancipated at age 16 here.
2016-08-31 13:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child has the unfettered right to choose where he/she wants to live upon reaching the age of adulthood (18). Until then, it's up to the judge. The older the child, the more weight the judge will usually give to his/her wishes.
2007-12-31 18:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Per the state of Oregon law, the child gets to make the decision when he reaches 18. Under that, he can express a desire to live with one parent or the other, but the decision is made by the state with the "Child's best interest" as the only consideration.
The courts have interpreted that to mean the child will be given to his mother if she is alive and not in rehab at the time of the custody hearing.
2007-12-31 18:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ranger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states it is 12 but you should really seek legal advice on this to make sure.
2007-12-31 17:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by David G 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋