When there is a family law dispute about a child’s living arrangements, the child’s wishes are just one of 16 factors a court must consider when making a decision as to what parenting arrangement is in a child’s best interest. There is no right answer to this question. A question we are commonly asked is at what age can a child decide where they live.However the court might want to hear directly from the child and would do so "in camera" meaning in the Judges chambers, not in the courtroom. Generally a child under 18 will be appointed an attorney. It depends on the court and type of case. This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government The government has made the commitment that from the age of 10, children and young people involved.Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but children do not have. If you heard that once a child turns 12 or 13 in New York, they can choose which parent to live with, that’s not exactly true. There is a misconception floating about children choosing which parent to live with once they reach a certain age, such as 12, 13, or 14. The wishes of the child as to the custodian. The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to custody. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including: 1. The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child. The Court is aware that in family law related matters, children will oftentimes have an opinion as to who they want to reside with, how often they want to see a parent, what they like and what they don't like. This often depends on their age and level of maturity. Sometimes children generate their own opinions of certain situations.