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Child Custody - evaluation of the child's preference?

This question relates to Mercer County Pennsylvania Court and the Judge's decision regarding the child's preference for overnight visitations.  Is there a certain age of the child when the Judge will make a decision based on an evaluation of the child's preference?  How can a Judge be convinced that it is in the best interest of the child's welfare to allow the child to decide at which home to stay overnight?

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Written by Mike (review) Tue, 12/06/2016 - 11:44 Hello. There are few related articles. Read, How is a Child’s Preference and Choice in Custody Determined? There are also questions like: When Can a Child Choose Where to…

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"Child Custody - evaluation of the child's preference?"

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Written by MeCourt (review)
Wed, 12/07/2016 - 08:08

Stumbling beyond Best Interests of the Child: Reexamining Child Custody Standard-Setting in the Wake of Minnesota's Four Year Experiment with the Primary Caretaker Preference. Its not related to Pennsylvania, but even  and thus may be of interest. A Child’s Best Interests Under the New PA Child Custody Law. Remember, If the child demonstrates appropriate maturity, courts will examine the child’s preferences. The judge will consider other factors too:

  • Relationship with the child (children)
  • Abuse and real mental health
  • Mother vs father - courts favor
Written by childwelfare (review)
Wed, 12/07/2016 - 17:55

Courts make a variety of decisions that affect children, including placement and custody determinations, safety and permanency planning, and proceedings for termination of parental rights. Whenever a court makes such a determination, it must weigh whether its decision will be in the “best interests” of the child.

Learn more about:

  • Best Interests Definition
  • Guiding Principles of Best Interests Determinations
  • Best Interests Factors
  • Other Considerations
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