Is there an age for a child when deciding the parent he or she wants to live with?
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Is there an age for a child when deciding the parent he or she wants to live with?
Asked on October 24, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country when a minor reaches the age of thirteen (13) years or so, the courts look at his or her desires more and more where the minor wishes to reside where the biological parents do not reside in the same household.
The caveat is that the court expects a valid reason for the minor child's desires for residence and such goes into the consideration of the court in making the final decision.
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