S9 Ep79: Can My Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With?

#ChooseGoldman Deciding where a child lives is a major legal choice handled by the court rather than the child themselves. Attorney Akiva Goldman explains that while a child's preference is a factor, Michigan judges must prioritize the child's best interests and protect them from parental pressure. • A child does not have the legal right to choose their living situation any more than they can choose to skip school. • There is no "magic age" in Michigan that gives a child the final say in a custody arrangement. • Judges evaluate the maturity and discretion of the child before taking their preference into account. • The court investigates the reasons behind a child's wish to ensure they aren't being influenced by bribes or a lack of rules. • The judge acts as a shield to protect children from the stress of being forced to express a preference between parents. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/hHUuMBGBctI For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-laws/child-custody-laws ⬇️ Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/child-custody/can-my-child-choose-which-parent-they-want-to-live-with Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganChildCustody #CustodyLaws #MichiganFamilyLaw #ChildCustodyRights #LegalAdviceMI