At what age can a child decide with whom to stay when the parents divorce: lawyer answer

But even more difficult for those who have common children. At what age a child can make an independent decision of the parents to stay - said the resident expert ostrosotsialnye talk show "One for all" at the STB, lawyer Sergey Kostyra.

The question of custody of children when the parents divorce is governed in particular by the Family Code of Ukraine. If the mother and father, who live separately, do not come to a peaceful agreement about with whom the child should live, the dispute may decide the guardianship authority or a court. At the same time, takes into account a number of factors.

"The Family Code of Ukraine this issue, in particular, is governed by Art. 161. It stated that the Court draws attention to the attitude of parents to their responsibilities, preference Child, age, state of health and other circumstances, which are essential value. By law, the Ukrainian child with ten years has the right to express their opinion on the matter. To him listen and consider. A 14 years old child has the right to decide with whom you want to live.

If the child is less than ten years, the court authorizes the guardianship authorities to determine whether he can listen to the baby. After all, sometimes 6-8 years child can confidently and express their opinions freely. In addition, to take account the conclusions of psychologists who conduct a preliminary conversation with the child about the relationship to the mother and to the Pope ", - says Sergey Kostyra.