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child custody

At what age would the courts take the child's oppinion into consideration regarding their desire to be with a certain parent?

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Posted on / Nov. 26, 2007 01:17:00

Re: child custody

In general, about 12 or 13. But it really depends on the maturity of the child. I had a case where the court took into consideration the wishes of a 7-year old because minor's counsel said that the 7-year old was very intelligent and knew what was going on.

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