what age can a child choose to live in the state of texas
In Texas, children who are at least 12 years of age can have a say in where they will live, but a judge does not have to follow the childâs wishes. It is absolutely wrong to assume or tell a child that they get to decide where he or she will live once they turn 12 years old. Once your child turns 18 and is a legal adult, then a custody order does not apply and they can decide where to live. The closer your child gets to age 18, the more he or she has a say.