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    Aug 11, 2010, 08:59 AM
    Children choosing custodila parent
    Do children get to pick which parent he/she goes with ?
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    Aug 11, 2010, 09:07 AM

    No. A child cannot choose. The decision is up to a judge. Depending on location and age of the child, the judge may give more or less weight to the child's preferences.
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