Does a court have authority to override a child's wishes?
"New York", United States of America
The following excerpt is from Matter of Child Custody Proceeding Under Article 6 of Family Court Act, 113 N.Y.S.3d 482 (Table), 62 Misc.3d 1218 (A) (N.Y. Cty. Ct. 2019):
8 See O'Connor v. Dyer , 18 AD3d 757 (2nd Dept. 2005) ("While the express wishes of children are not controlling, they are entitled to great weight, particularly where their age and maturity would make their input particularly meaningful.")
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