What age can a child pick which parent to live with in Georgia?
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What age can a child pick which parent to live with in Georgia?
14 years
Can a child refuse visitation in Georgia?
A Georgia child over age 14 has the right to select the parent with whom he or she desires to live (O.C.G.A. Section 19-9-3(a)(5)), although the judge can overrule the child’s selection if the judge finds the child’s choice not to be in the best interests of the child.
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.
What do I do if my child doesn’t want to see a parent?
Talk to your child about why they don’t want to go Try to get to the bottom of why your child doesn’t want to spend time or stay with your co-parent. Let your child express their feelings to you without judgment. When it’s your turn to respond, do so with kindness and understanding.
