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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With regards to child custody and the child’s preference, even in states that have specific ages for judges to consider the child’s wishes, it’s seems it’s still a judicial discretion issue. You might get a judge who listens to every child who comes through the door and considers their stated preferences seriously, and others who won’t talk to anyone who’s under 18. My research (because I’m concerned about this, too) suggests that it’s luck of the draw, which is a terrible thing when you’re trying to understand your family’s future.[/quote]

The context has to matter too. There is a big difference between a mature 14 year old who can testify to the judge that she loves her dad and wants to spend weekends with him, but that her school and extracurricular schedule would be easier to handle if she stays with mom 5 days a week. Along with a mom who appears to be a stable person who will support the relationship with dad.

As compared to a child that cannot articulate their rationale so clearly, and a mom who seems overly emotionally invested in being the only good parent. [/quote]

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