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How old does a child a have to be to refuse seeing a parent when the parents have split up?
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∙ 11y ago
That depends on where you live, but in the United States, a child may not make such a decision until they reach the age of majority in the state where they reside (usually 18 but may be as old as 21 is some states) without getting the other parent in some serious legal trouble for contempt of court if visitation is court ordered.
If there is a valid and compelling reason why you do not want to see the other parent (and being mad at them for splitting up doesn't count) you are always free to make your wishes known to the judge, either in court when custody/visitation is being decided or request a modification to the original order by requesting a meeting with the judge, writing a letter to the judge expressing your wishes, or engaging an attorney or guardian ad litem to speak for you. The judge will take into consideration your wishes and reasons, and generally, the older the child, the more weight is given to those wishes.
Ultimately, however, the judge will rule depending on what he or she feels would be in your best interests and truly, unless there is a good and valid reason why you do not want to see your parent, anger will pass. It is vital to have the involvement of both parents in your life. You may not see that now, but trust me, you will later on.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoDepends on which state the child and father reside in. In most states a child cannot make that decision until they have reached eighteen years of age unless the visitation order has been modified by the court. Until then the custodial parent must obey any outstanding visitation order or the non-custodial parent can file a motion for contempt of a court order.
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Could it be considered contributing to the delinquency of a minor if a child's parent facilitates that child seeing another child against that child's parents wishes?
Depends on the meaning of "seeing".
How would a parent legally renounce paternity of an adult child that is his own child?
Not really. The child of two married individuals is legally considered to be the child of both spouses. If the child is beyond the age at which the parents have legal responsibility for him/her, the legality of paternity is almost entirely irrelevant. If is mostly just a social/family issue. The parent can refuse to see the child, refuse to speak to the child, etc. The only remaining legal detail is writing the child out of the parents will, living will, etc., so that the child cannot make end-of-life decisions for the parent or inherit any of the parent's estate.
Two parents unwed have no child custody agreement can one parent take the child from another parents home legally?
Yes but they can't "legally"keep the parent from seeing the child.There is no custody arrangement so it wouldn't really matter!
Can a minor's parents refuse to let him see his child?
Yes, unless stated otherwise by court order. Your parents are still your parents and still have the authority to make decisions about your life, at least until you reach the age of majority in the state (or country if you live outside of the USA) where you reside.AnswerGrandparents can refuse to allow the minors access to his child if they have legal custody through a guardianship and if they have a good reason for separating the child from her/his parent. It is not in the best interest of the grandchild to keep her/him from seeing and bonding with their biological parent unless the minor parent has been deemed to be unfit. Even in that situation the court may award supervised visitations.You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the court with jurisdiction over the case.
Can a 13 year old child refuse to visit noncustodial parent in kansas?
No. And it's the parents job to make sure the court order is followed.
What age can a child refuse to visit his parent?
18 i think
Can a child refuse visitation with a parent in North Carolina?
yes
When can a child care worker refuse to allow parent take child?
Presumably, the custodial parent is the parent who has arranged for the child care and is the person who normally delivers the child and picks the child up after work. The child care worker can refuse to allow a parent to take a child if the custodial parent has provided a copy of a court order showing that the custodial parent has legal and physical custody. No unauthorized person should be allowed to take a child from day care.
Can schools enforce a custody agreement?
They can only follow it, they possess no power to enforce.A Different PerspectiveA school can refuse to release a child to the non-custodial parent. It can refuse to discuss the child with that parent and can refuse entry onto school grounds.
Can a non-custodial parent refuse to allow the child to stay nights with them when parent with custody asks if they can take the child for little bit?
Yes. The non-custodial parent is not legally obligated to have the child for unscheduled overnights.However, both parents should strive to create a congenial atmosphere for the sake of their child. If that means providing reasonable assistance with occasional unscheduled overnights the non-custodial parent should agree.
At what age can a child refuse to visit a non-custodial parent in Alabama?
Generally, not until the child is 18.
Is a gift from child to parent treated the same as a gift from parent to child?
Parents have about the same enthusiasm when they get a present from there kids as the kids when they get a present from their parents.
