Does a parent have the power to override a child's wishes?
"New York", United States of America
The following excerpt is from Of v. Adjei, 2019 NY Slip Op 50170 (U) (N.Y. Fam. 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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