Monty49,
Here is what the state of Indiana used to dertime custody
" Indiana Code 31-17-2-8 lists the factors the judge must consider
in making a custody determination. They are:
The age and sex of the child; the wishes of the child's parent or
parents; the wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the
child's wishes if the child is at least 14 years old; the interaction
and interrelationship of the child with the child's parents, the
child's siblings, or any other person who may significantly affect the
child's best interests; The child's adjustment to the child's home,
school and community; the mental and physical health of all
individuals involved; evidence of a pattern of domestic violence by
either parent.
As a practical matter, judges must consider factors which are not
listed by the statute. It is becoming more common for instance, for
judges to consider the parents' respective wage earning abilities in
making the custody award. The respective attitudes of the parties
towards each other, too can be a consideration. A parent who makes it
clear to the court that he/she will not cooperate with visitation
without very good reason is more likely to loose the dispute. Criminal
behavior, drug or alcohol abuse are also factors the judge will take
into account. In short, the judge can consider anything he/she needs
to consider to arrive at a decision that is in the child's best
interest."
http://www.divorcenet.com/in/in-faq02.html
So, from that information, it shows that the childs wishes are
considered in your state at 14 years of age or older.
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further.
Nenna-GA
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