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Ask a Lawyer: When Kids Choose

September 1st, 2008

Question I’ve heard that once a child reaches 12 years old, he or she can decide which parent to live with. Is this true? Answer Not in Washington. Unlike many states, including California, Washington tries to keep children away from court altogether in custody disputes. In fact, Washington courts often react quite negatively to a [...]

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