What is the age for a child in NC, to make the decision to choose what parent they would like to live with?

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I have a child who is going to be 12. Chooses to live with his father instead of his mother.

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Alan Brinkmeier ·
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.
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Bill Whittaker ·
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.
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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.
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