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What is the legal age for my son to choose who to live with?

Full question:

In New Jersey is there legal age when he can choose which parent he can live with (my son is 14)?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Child Custody
  • Date:
  • State: New Jersey

Answer:

The preference of the child is a factor the judge may take into consideration when deciding custody, but no age limit applies.

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In New Jersey, while a 14-year-old can express a preference about which parent they want to live with, they cannot make that decision independently. The court will consider the child's wishes, but the final custody decision rests with the judge, who will evaluate the child's best interests.

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