25,

The law as you say below may be cut and dried. However what about the emotional repercussions on D14 in 'making' this choice, if it ever comes down to this?

Originally Posted By: 25yearsmlc
Last I checked, the law in Texas says the 14 y/o gets to choose.

When the law is on your side, there's nothing to really argue about, imo.


Isn't it the parents' job to try shelter children from the emotional, drawn-out divorce proceedings? Dealt between two adults without any spill over into their children's sphere.

This isn't a Kramer vs. Kramer movie....but real life!