What age can a child decide which parent to live with in Wisconsin?
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What age can a child decide which parent to live with in Wisconsin?
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Can a mother keep a child from the father?
If two parents are married, but there is no court order, one parent can technically take the child. If you have never been married, and there is no court order, the mother can basically do anything she wants until paternity has been established.
Who has legal rights to a child if not married?
Children born to unmarried parents have the same rights as children born to legally married parents. This includes rights such as being supported financially, having contact with both parents, and inheriting property from a parent who dies.
When a parent keeps a child from the other parent?
If one parent removes the child to a second or unknown location, in order to deny visitation of the other parent, even without a standing custody decision, it is considered parental kidnapping.
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 do I do if my child refuses to visit the father?
You do have to physically take the child to the place of handover as ordered by the Court. It is not enough to simply take the child to handover. If the child says they do not want to go, you have a positive obligation to encourage the child to spend time with the other parent.
What can I do if my child refuses to see me?
If there is a protective order preventing contact in your case, you should notify your attorney that your child is refusing visitation. For example, if you’re scheduled to drop off your child at your ex’s, but your child won’t budge, then you should contact your ex or attorney as soon as possible.
