Is the opinion of the child ever taken into consideration in a divorce?

Question Detail

Is the opinion of the child ever taken into consideration in a divorce? If so, at what age to the court actually take that opinion into consideration? Thank you in advance.

Answer

Typically the Courts will take the child’s opinion into consideration at the age of 12. There is no set age, it depends on the maturity level of the child. If a child is of sufficient age and capacity to form an intelligent preference to custody the court can take it into consideration. It is important to note that all judges will rule for what is in the child’s best interests whether it be for the mother or the father.