This is because several factors determine a person's bone growth, not age alone. Dental scans are used to determine the maturity of wisdom teeth. These can reach full maturity as early as age 15, as late as 25, or in some cases never fully develop at all.
Even though the law no longer pre-decides on custody, the mother is still more likely to receive custody of a child or the children in a divorce. Specific custody laws vary from state to state, but the one commonality among all that laws is that they strive to determine the âbest interests of the child (children).
Report Abuse. There isn't a Judge in this country who will let a minor child pick where they want to live in a divorce. That is what a custody hearing is for. If you think she's a bad mother go to the custody hearing and have your lawyer state your case.