At what age can a child in the state of Louisiana choose which parent they live with? Parents live in different states. Mom and children in Louisiana and Dad in New Mexico.
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At what age can a child in the state of Louisiana choose which parent they live with? Parents live in different states. Mom and children in Louisiana and Dad in New Mexico.
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Originally Posted by wandacholmes
Louisiana does not state a specific age - it does state: "The preference of the child if he is determined to be of sufficient maturity to express a preference."
Perhaps there is an interview process, evaluation to determine whether the child is mature enough to decide.
Your local Family Court should know the guidelines.
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