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This is an issue that's frequently brought up, along with the right to choose what parent they wish to live with.
This issue particularly arises as children enter their teen years. They don't want to be required to spend time with a parent, either parent. They think of themselves as almost adults, and thus can make their own decisions.
The main issue here is not their right in choosing to spend time with the other parent, but their right to ignore and dishonor the authority of the family court. One has to wonder how many males that ignore child support orders were raised to believe it okay to ignore any family court orders, which includes the visitation orders?
If a child, whether by choice or through the influence of a primary parent, doesn't wish to spend time with the other parent, this issue has to be first brought before the court for consideration. The child can explain to the judge, outside the presence of either parent, why they feel it's in their own best interest as to why they no longer have a need for the parental influence of the separated parent?
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What age in Calif can a child refuse visitation?
18 unless the parents let the child choose.
What age can child refuse visitation in CT?
18. Until that age if the parent has court-ordered visitation it has to be followed. If there is a valid reason (and it must be a very valid reason) the child does not want to visit with the other parent, you need to petition the court to modify the visitation order.
What age can a child refuse visitation with a non custodial parent in AL?
Age 18 see link
What is the legal age for a child to refuse to go for visitation in new york?
Age 18 see link below
In Pennsylvania what is the age when a child can refuse to comply with parental vistation?
The legal age of majority which in Pennsylvania is 18, or with permission from the court to end the visitation.
What age can a child stop visitation in KY?
at what age can my child stop going for visitation ??
What age can a child refuse visitation with a noncustodial parent in Washington State?
if the child doesn't want to see the noncustodial parent he doesn't have too. don't force him to do it =)
Age to refuse visitation in the state of Maine?
Age 18. see link
When can a child refuse visitation in Wy?
At age 18. A child should always be taught to honor the authority of the court and the need of a parent in their lives. see links below
Can a 13 year old refuse to see a parent for visitation in Idaho?
Yes, legally at the age of twelve a child can choose which parent he / or she wants to live with and visits with.
What is the legal age for a child to start visitation with their father in Illinois?
Visitation is not based on any particular age.
What age do you have to be to not be forced under a court order regarding parental visitation when you are a child?
A child must be eighteen years of age to be free from visitation orders.
