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Do teenagers have to go to court to chose who they want to live with?
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∙ 13y ago
Although the judge MAY ask them (in a closed hearing) about any input they may have, the teenager's request/decision is not binding on the court when it makes its decision. The court will attempt to weigh all the factors and arrive at the best conclusion regarding the child's present and future well being.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, it's about the benefit of the child, not the parents. The child's choice should factor in the equation.
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