In Georgia, children undergoing their parents’ divorce can give input on who they end up living with starting around age 12. Judges listen to children’s opinions between 12 to 14 years of age but do not have to follow them.
Judges follow what a child 14 or older voices unless they find that it is against the child’s best interest to do so. For example, if the child wants to go live with a parent who does drugs, the judge would not likely grant that request. Message Nancy on our Facebook Page or email her at nancyburnett@live.com.