Can my 15 year old refuse visitation?
Can my 15 year old refuse visitation?
Most judges understand that once a child reaches their teens (14 /15 /16 /17), it certainly is difficult to force them to visit with a noncustodial parent when they are adamant about not seeing them, but it truly is not the child’s decision.
At what age can a child refuse to see their parent?
The court can modify a custody order if (1) the child is at least 12 years of age and expresses a preference of which parent he or she prefers to live with in chambers to the court, and (2) it is in the best interest of the child.
What age can a child refuse to see a parent in Canada?
Generally a child cannot decide which parent they want to live with. But as a child gets closer to the age of majority, which is 18 years old in Ontario, they have more say about where and with whom they live. And it is rare for a court to make a custody and access order about a child who is 16 years old or older.
Can a 13 year old decide not to see a parent?
In the majority of states, including Texas, children under the age of 18 cannot legally make the decision themselves whether or not to see their parent. I tell the parent I am meeting with the only people who get to make decisions regarding the child’s visitation is the parents together or a Judge.
Can a 13 year old decide who they want to live with?
A child does not get to dictate who they live with or the terms of visitation until they are of the age of majority. Their wishes are a factor that a court will consider, and the older they are the more likely a court will consider the wishes.
Can my 12 year old refuse visitation?
In cases where parents can’t agree, a judge will decide visitation and custody based on the child’s best interests. Both parents are bound by the terms of a custody order. If your child refuses to go to visits with the other parent, you could still be on the hook for failing to comply with a custody order.
At what age can a child refuse to see a parent in Florida?
A child cannot choose which parent they want to live until they are 18-years-old. As they get older, however, their opinion can have a greater weight with the court.
Does a mother have to let the father see the child?
When a child is born to an unmarried mother, the mother is automatically granted sole custodianship. The father has no legal right to see their child without a court order. Thus, the best course of action for a father who desires visitation or custody of his child is to first establish paternity.
