Moving from NY to Washington State with Son

Bonney Lake, WA Viewed 60 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Family

Im not divorced legally yet but my 13 year old son wants to move to WA state with me from NYS. Can he make his own decision legally by NY laws at his age? - Is this your question? Add additional information

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Michael William Bugni

This attorney is licensed in Washington. Posted about 1 year ago.

There is no age (except 18) when a child can make such a legally binding decision. However the wishes of the child are often the deciding factor, whether the decision is being made by the parents or by the court. The older the child, the more weight is given to his or her wishes.

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