Q: How old do you have to be to decide which parent you live with for custody?
A:
18, but then you won't be in either parent's custody. If parents cannot agree on custody where marital discord has resulted in a broken home, either parent can petition the court to determine the custody and visitation of the child. The court may consider the desire of the child in making its decision. As between parents, the court is guided by the "best interests" of the child.
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