At What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Alberta?

In Alberta (and all of Canada), there is no fixed age at which a child can decide to live with one parent. Custody is determined by the best interests of the child. Courts consider:

• Child's physical/emotional well-being
• Relationship with each parent
• Each parent's ability to provide
• Child's views (weight increases with maturity, but not decisive)

Parents often negotiate; if they can't agree, a judge decides. A child's preference is a factor, not a veto.