At what age can my child choose where to live?

At what age can my child choose where to live?

If a Motion to Modify is filed, a child 12 years or older may file an affidavit with the court naming the parent with whom the child wishes to live. However, this choice is not binding on the court because the court must also consider technical grounds and the best interest of the child.

How can I get legal custody if my child is living with me but the other parent has court-ordered custody?

If the person having custody of the child under the last court order voluntarily leaves the child in the possession of another person for a period of more than 6 months and the court finds that this arrangement is in the best interest of the child, the court may modify custody upon the filing of the proper motion with the court.

Tom Conner & Steve Lindamood practice family law in Houston as Conner & Lindamood, P.C.. They have been given Martindale Hubbel‘s highest ‘AV’ rating. Tom Conner is a member of the exclusive American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and has been board certified since 1980. Steve Lindamood is a board certified in the area of family law.