Can a child choose where they want to live in a custody battle?
Can a child choose where they want to live in a custody battle? Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Custody battles can be difficult. You might find yourself asking if you're making the best decisions for your child and how you can best help him or her handle the situation. When children are involved, it's natural to consider what would be in their best interests. When you're thinking about custody situations, it's important to remember that, by law, children have a right to know and be cared for by both of their parents. However, when a divorce happens and there's a dispute over custody, it may be natural to think of what is "best" for the child if they aren't living with both parents all the time. In some circumstances, one parent may have more opportunities than another parent that would strengthen his or her ability to provide for a child—such as if one parent is stationed overseas with the military or if one parent is a full-ti...