child custodyHow old does a child have to be before they can decide which parent they want to live with in the state of Mississippi.

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child custody

How old does a child have to be before they can decide which parent they want to live with in the state of Mississippi.

Answer

Re: child custody

At twelve years old, a child may express a preference, but they do not get to make that decision. This is just one of the factors the Chancellor must consider. I would also caution that many children, in an effort to please everyone, will tell both parents they want to live with them, particularly younger children.