What is the legal age a child can leave their mom and live with dad in Alberta?

In Alberta, as in the rest of Canada, there is no specific age at which a child can legally leave their mother and live with their father. Instead, the decision about where a child will live is made based on what is in the child's best interests. Custody arrangements are typically determined through negotiation between parents, or in some cases, by a court order.

Generally speaking, courts consider a number of factors when determining what arrangements are in a child's best interests. These factors include: the child's physical and emotional well-being, the relationships between the child and each parent, and the ability of each parent to provide for the child's needs.

In some cases, a child may express a preference to live with one parent over the other. While a child's wishes are taken into account, the child does not have the final say in the matter. Ultimately, the decision about where a child will live is made by a judge based on what is in the child's best interests.