At what age do children have the opportunity to choose which parent or family member they would like to live with?

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At what age do children have the opportunity to choose which parent or family member they would like to live with?

Asked on January 11, 2013 under Family Law, Tennessee

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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The fact is that, a child cannot choose with which parent to live. It is up to the court to make such a determination, which it will do based on the "best interest" of the child"; any factors are taken into consideration in this regard. However, the older the child, the more weight is given to the child's oreferance by the court.


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