<description>&lt;p&gt;When can a child choose their parent in Florida custody cases? On "&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sassoguerrerohenderlite.github.io/whensplithappens/"&gt;When Split Happens&lt;/a&gt;," &lt;strong&gt;Jacksonville&lt;/strong&gt; family law attorney Jay Henderlite answers this in Episode 2. Debunking myths about age-based choice, Jay explains how Florida courts prioritize a child’s best interests over ages like 12 or 16. Learn how judges assess a child’s maturity, why private discussions shield kids from conflict, and what to do if a teen refuses visitation. Jay simplifies Florida custody laws, the child’s voice, and parenting plan modifications. Tailored for &lt;strong&gt;Northeast Florida&lt;/strong&gt; parents navigating divorce or custody disputes, this episode delivers expert advice to ensure your child’s stability. Join "When Split Happens" for ongoing family law guidance, check out &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://FamilyLawyerJax.com"&gt;FamilyLawyerJax.com&lt;/a&gt; for tailored support from &lt;strong&gt;Sasso Guerrero &amp;amp; Henderlite&lt;/strong&gt;, or engage with us on &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sghfamlaw/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sgh_law"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sghlaw_"&gt;Tik Tok&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SGHLaw"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; for divorce tips and updates. Start your custody journey with practical advice now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

When Split Happens

Jay Henderlite

When Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?

OCT 13, 20254 MIN
When Split Happens

When Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?

OCT 13, 20254 MIN

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<p>When can a child choose their parent in Florida custody cases? On "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sassoguerrerohenderlite.github.io/whensplithappens/">When Split Happens</a>," <strong>Jacksonville</strong> family law attorney Jay Henderlite answers this in Episode 2. Debunking myths about age-based choice, Jay explains how Florida courts prioritize a child’s best interests over ages like 12 or 16. Learn how judges assess a child’s maturity, why private discussions shield kids from conflict, and what to do if a teen refuses visitation. Jay simplifies Florida custody laws, the child’s voice, and parenting plan modifications. Tailored for <strong>Northeast Florida</strong> parents navigating divorce or custody disputes, this episode delivers expert advice to ensure your child’s stability. Join "When Split Happens" for ongoing family law guidance, check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://FamilyLawyerJax.com">FamilyLawyerJax.com</a> for tailored support from <strong>Sasso Guerrero &amp; Henderlite</strong>, or engage with us on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sghfamlaw/">Instagram</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sgh_law">YouTube</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sghlaw_">Tik Tok</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SGHLaw">Facebook</a> for divorce tips and updates. Start your custody journey with practical advice now!</p><p></p>