What is the legal age for a child to choose a parent in New Jersey?

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
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  • State: New Jersey

Answer:

In New Jersey, a child's preference is considered by the judge when deciding custody arrangements. However, there is no specific legal age at which a child can unilaterally choose which parent to live with.

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FAQs

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.