At what age can a child decide to stop visitation in Missouri?

At what age can a child decide to stop visitation in Missouri?

Visitation is the time the parent who doesn’t have physical custody gets to spend with the child. The law considers an 18-year-old to be an adult. [Missouri Revised Statutes – Title XXX – \xa7431.055] Any child younger than that is a minor, and technically can’t refuse to visit with a parent.

What happens if I violate a visitation order?

Violating parents may need to appear in court and explain why they violated the court order. The court could find the violating parent in contempt of court, which could lead to jail time. The violating parent could also lose custody rights previously granted by the court.

Can a mother legally withhold visitation?

Visitation should not be withheld for any reason, even if the non-custodial parent is past-due or not paying their child support. If the judge sees that the custodial parent has been taking matters into their own hands by withholding visitation, the custodial parent may face additional consequences from the court.

How do I convince a judge to give me custody?

The best way to convince a judge that the parent most fit for custody is to provide real world evidence through behavior and actions. When there are certain situations that may be best for the child, it is important to seek these out and to offer better circumstances if possible.

Do I have a right to know who is around my child?

Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. They should also know if the children are left with other people such as babysitters or friends when the other parent is not there. Both parents should realize that visitation schedules may change as children age and their needs change.

Can my ex dictate who is around my child?

Unless your fianc has a history of substance abuse or child abuse, he has no right to dictate who you can have around the children. It he interferes, file an order to show cause or, if appropriate, a contempt proceeding. When its your time, its your time.