How old does a child/ren have to be before they can decide where to live?
When children reach the age of 18 years (or are determined to be emancipated by a judge), they can decide where to live. However, before age 18, the Child Custody Act requires the court to consider, “The reasonable preference of the child, if the court considers the child to be of sufficient age to express preference.” Judges usually place more emphasis on the preference of the child if the child demonstrates a greater level of maturity and understanding.
