In our society we have judges decide these questions, not a child. When the child reaches adulthood, the person can then make life choices. Until then, for such matters a judge will hear evidence and decide.
There is no age at which a child can make that decision. However a child of suitable discretion and age (usually 12-13) may offer some testimony in court (or in chambers) as to the child's situation and life with each parent allowing the court to determine what is in the child's best interest. rarely will the court ask "with whom do you want to live?", but the court will get some idea of this friom the answers to the other questions.
Charles Christopher AdkinsFamily Law AttorneyHuntersville, NC ·
A child cannot make this decision. Usually, if a child is at least 10 years old, the child can express their desires in court or to a judge. While these desires will be considered, the court will still determine what is in the best interest of the child.