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No. New Hampshire law specifically states that when judges are making custody decisions, they may not prefer one parent over another because of the parent's or child's gender, or because of either parent's financial resources.

The law doesn't specify an age at which the court must take into consideration a child's preference. That's because age doesn't determine maturity level. So it's conceivable that a judge might take into account the wishes of a young, mature child, but not those of an older, less responsible one.

New Hampshire Cases "We do not hold that age 14 is necessarily the age when minor children become mature. Some will gain sufficient maturity earlier, others later. We leave the determination of whether a child is mature to the sound discretion of the trial judge."

As a parent, you have certain rights. You have the right to be with your child and you have the right to make decisions about how your child will grow up. You have the right to decide about your child's education and religion. However, your child's other parent has the same rights.

The NH Youth Employment Certificate for youth aged 12 to 15 years old is available from the Department of Labor if parents wish to issue the certificate or students may still go through their local school district office. There is a different form for youth aged 16 and 17 that also may be signed by the parent.

In family cases, a guardian ad litem (GAL) is appointed when parents cannot agree on a parenting plan for their children. Typically the judge or marital master issues an order appointing a particular GAL to investigate specific issues that are in dispute.