Sterling Heights, MI asked in Family Law for Michigan

Q: At what age will the family court system listen to a child's preference of parent to live with?

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Robert Champion
Robert Champion
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  • Plainwell, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: Typically when the child is older than 12, they can be interviewed and express a preference in a custody case. This preference will not be revealed, and is just one of the 12 factors considered in a custody determination. Here is a Friend of the Court brochure detailing all of the custody factors: http://courts.mi.gov/administration/scao/resources/documents/publication...

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