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what age can a child decide

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mama3

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i would like to know how old a child has to be when they can choose who they want to live with in the state of arkansas
 


LegalBeagle

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mama3 said:
i would like to know how old a child has to be when they can choose who they want to live with in the state of arkansas
Generally rule of thumb is that a judge will consider listening to a child from the age of 12 and that chance increases with each year. The judge needs to believe the child is capable for making such a decision and understanding the consequences.

 

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