At what age can a child decide where they want to live?

A child can have an opinion about where they want to live at any age, whether or not the parents will listen to the views of their child is another matter. If parents are deciding between themselves about where they feel the child should live, they should listen to their child’s wishes and feelings. It may be that the child strongly has an opinion about where he or she wants to live. Or alternatively, a child could change their mind daily. Most children would be reluctant to have to choose between their mum and their dad so perhaps making them choose would not be suitable.

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