In the state of SC, what is the legal age for a minor to decide which parent he/she wants to live with?

Question

In the state of SC, what is the legal age for a minor to decide which parent he/she wants to live with?

Answer

There is no bright line age. It is whenever the minor shows enough maturity to be capable of making such choices.

Answer

There is NO magic age at which a child can dictate to his/her parents where he/she will live. The Court is required by statute to take the child's preference into consideration at every age, along with the reason(s) for said preference.

These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.

If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.SpartanburgLawyers.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens