Age 18
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age 18see links
From what I've read that would be about 13 years of age when he will be given a Law Guardian and the Law Guardian will present the case to the court. It also depends on the maturity of the child and the reasoning behind it.
No, you will be charged with child abandonment.
...is the part of the law that deals with child custody and visitation in cases heard in the Family Court of the state of New York.
Yes. Although it depends on the strictness and keen-ness, of the parents. I'm sure your parents would prefer you to spend quality time with both of them. At the end of the day it's your choice. Just don't do it because 'it's best for you' i refuse to meet my dads girlfriend and it makes his life very complicated.AnswerIf a court has jurisdiction and there is a visitation order then the child must attend visits or the custodial parent will encounter legal problems. Failure to obey the court order can result in a contempt of court.
I think 12
No, unless the child is legally handicapped, the parents are only responsible for the child's welfare up to the age of 18. If the parents refuse to care for a child under the age of 18, they may be arrested for child neglect.
Unless there is a court order which prevents the non-custodial parent from having access to the child, then you should not deny the visitation unless you have absolute proof that allowing visitation is a danger to your child. It's best to speak to a lawyer and find out about modifying any current custodial order that may already be in place if necessary.
In New York they are two totally different proceedings and one doesn't affect the other. If the mother is ordered to pay and doesn't an arrest warrant will eventually be issued and if you know of this warrant you would logicaly refuse to send your child with someone that could be picked up at any moment and be incarcerated leaving the child unattended. hope this helps.....
14 or above
You are responsible for knowing you are an adult
Until you are 18 the parent with full custody can determine where you live.