The law reads that the child's age and emotional maturity will be taken into consideration, but the final decision depends entirely on the judge's decision.
However, when the child turns the age of 14 he or she (if the judge in the case feels the child is mature enough) may ask to speak to the judge in his /her own behalf and make his/her wishes known to the judge and why the child wants to choose to live with that parent.
If the judge agrees with the child's assessment, the judge could rule that way. If the judge does not agree then the child must abide by the judges's decision.
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i had to be 13 when i could decide which parent i wanted to live with
the legal age a child has to be to decide what parent they would choose to live with is 13
What age can a child decide were he or she want to leave
what is the legal age for a child in the state of Texas decide which parent they want to live with
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"Washington How old do you have to be to decide which parent you want to live when the child is 13?
i had to be 13 when i could decide which parent i wanted to live with
the legal age a child has to be to decide what parent they would choose to live with is 13
What age can a child decide were he or she want to leave
In West Virginia, a child can decide which parent they want to live with when they are 18.
In Wyoming, a child of 14 years of age or older can decide which parent to live with. After the age of 11, a judge can choose the child's desire.
what is the legal age for a child in the state of Texas decide which parent they want to live with
No, a child can not decide this until they are 18.
15. The child has to be 15
In most articals, books and stories. 18 is the legal age to decide which parent to live with.
They have to be 18.