In the state of California, what age does a child have to be to decide what parent it wants to live with?

Question

In the state of California, what age does a child have to be to decide what parent it wants to live with?

Answer 1

Not until 18, when you don't have to live with either one.

Answer 2

i think the youngest is 12. but google it.

Answer 3

18.

From the age of 14 the Judges guidelines call for the judge to give 'strong consideration' to the childs wishes, but he's not bound by them.

Richard