At what age can a child refuse visitation in Texas?

At what age can a child refuse visitation in Texas?

I like to tell the parent I am meeting with “there is a magic age when your child can choose, and that age is 18.” This usually gets a chuckle. 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.

At what age can a child refuse to see their parent?

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 decide if they want to visit the other parent in NY?

The court will also consider whether there is domestic violence. The child can state his/her preference through the Attorney for the Child. Older children have greater weight given to their preference, but until the child is 18, the court makes the final decision regarding where the child lives.