Child Custody of a 17-Year-Old

[jellybean2b]

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: New York

How does NY view the opinion of a 17 yrs old wanting to live with non custodial parent for the first time? The non custodial parent is in Alaska.

Or is the weight of the question soley on the fitness of the custodial parent?

[Xena]

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: New York

How does NY view the opinion of a 17 yrs old wanting to live with non custodial parent for the first time? The non custodial parent is in Alaska.

Or is the weight of the question soley on the fitness of the custodial parent?

The main issue will be what the court decides in in the child's best interests.
At age 17, a Judge MIGHT allow the 17 yr old to testify, but it would still be up to the Judge.

The best thing to do will be to get a consult with a local attorney who will know if this type of testimony is typically allowed or not.