Do the wishes of a child have any influence in custody decisions?

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Do the wishes of a child have any influence in custody decisions?

Some states (NOT ALL) allow children of sufficient maturity to have an impact upon the determination of custody and visitation by considering their desire to reside with one parent or the other. Judges will listen closely to the child’s stated preference and his or her reasons. The child does not have the final say and it will be the judge’s decision just how much consideration is to be given to the child’s wishes, depending on age, maturity, and the quality of the reasons. The overriding question will always be: what is in the child’s best interest?

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