When a child is 16, can he or she choose to live with the parent that doesn’t have custody?
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When a child is 16, can he or she choose to live with the parent that doesn’t have custody?
Asked on November 22, 2012 under Family Law, Utah
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Anthony Van Johnson / VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In the State of Georgia, once a child reaches the age of 14, he/she may make an "election" as to which parent he/she would like to reside with. However, the final decision is left with the judge. The judge will consider the request and will rule on what he/she believes to be "in the best interest of the minor child". A Petition for Change of Custody would still need to be filed, and the case would have to be decided by the court.
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