NEVADA Part 19

There is no set age for a child to give his or her preference.  Generally, children over the age of 12 have more say and can better articulate the reasoning behind their preference.  Generally, a fourteen year old’s decision to be with her mom will carry more weight than a child of 7.  The court will not usually allow children under the age of 7 to state a preference.  Asking a child to state a preference puts a great deal of pressure on them and is not generally advisable.