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by Mooses on January 28th, 2005

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How old must a child be to choose which parent they want to live with?

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  • by Temporary Name on October 18th, 2009

    Temporary Name

    they shouldn´t have to. do your damn best for joint custody cause anything else damage´s the kids

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  • by RedJohn on January 13th, 2006

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    By the time a child reaches the early teens, the courst will usually listen to their wants in the matter. The extent to which they act depends on the jurisdiction in which you live and the attitude of the judge hearing the case. By the time a child is about 16, there is little the court can do to force the child to live with a parent they do not want to live with, unless there is a very good reason otherwise (e.g., abusive parent).

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  • by Merry Walker on January 28th, 2005

    Merry Walker

    The answer to your question will vary from state to state, so there's no simple answer.

    For that matter, I'm not sure all states let the child "choose." I think in most states it's not a matter of the child choosing but what age the child has to be before the court will consider the child's wishes in the matter.

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