Not necessarily. Children under 18 are minors and do not have the ultimate say in where they live. In a divorce, the court decides the parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the minor children, based on what is in the best interests of the children. The parents can also decide, if they choose a shared parenting plan that is acceptable to the court. In some cases where parents are fighting for custody, the judge may decide to interview each child privately, wh