When a child turns 12, she is entitled to express an opinion about with who she wants to live. The judge still makes the final decision based on the child’s best interest. Before the age of 12, the child has no right to express an opinion in the court proceedings.
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Child Over 12 Has Right to Choose Conservator New Law
By Michelle O'Neil on
Posted in Children and Parenting
House Bill 1012, which has been passed by the Texas Legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s approval, eliminates the provisions for a written designation by a child over the age of 12 years to choose with whom he or she wants to reside primarily. Instead, a child over the age of 12 years…
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