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.

Can a 15 year old decide where they want to live?

How old does a child have to be to decide where and with which parent they want to live? As the child gets older, his or her wishes carry more weight. By 15 or 16 if the child is of general maturity and has logical reasons for changing the custody, the court will often abide by the child’s wishes.

Can a 16 year old choose which parent to live with in Texas?

Although children cannot officially decide which parent they want to live with until they are 18 years old, Texas law does allow children that are 12 or older to have a say in where they’d like to live, but ultimately a judge will make the final decision.

Can a child choose not to visit a parent in Texas?

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 child choose to live with Aunt?

As an aunt or uncle, your needs and wants are definitely considered in a child custody decision, however the court will consider what is best for the child, as the ultimate decision maker. Thus, as an aunt or uncle you will have to have a strong case supported with evidence to be granted custody; and.

Can grandparents fight for custody?

In general, a grandparent seeking full care and custody of a grandchild may file a petition for custody with the court. The child’s parents have been deemed unfit to retain custody. The child’s parents consent to grandparent custody. The child has lived with a grandparent or grandparents for a year or more.

Can I choose to live with my aunt?

Not in the custody case, no, the judge cannot grant custody to your aunt. As for choosing where you want to live, you are at an age where a judge may listen to what you want; that does not mean that the judge will do what you want.