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    Jun 21, 2010, 02:22 PM
    Which is legal age for child to decide which parent to live with canada
    Which is the legal age for a child to decide which parent to live with in canada
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    Jun 21, 2010, 03:06 PM

    What the child "wants" is taken into account IN CANADA starting at age 12; however, the Courts rule based on what is in the best interest of the child. Canada gives more "weight" to the choice of the child than the US does.

    Of course, once the "child" is of legal age he/she can choose.
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