when can a child of divorced parents in NJ choose to stop seeing a parent she doesn't live with and was abused by this parent as a young child but the court still feels she should see him. how old can she be to decide for herself?
when can a child of divorced parents in NJ choose to stop seeing a parent she doesn't live with and was abused by this parent as a young child but the court still feels she should see him. how old can she be to decide for herself?
Age 18see links
Age 18see links
age 18see links
Age 18 see links below
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No. A child does not have the right to ignore court ordered visitation. A parent who assists the child would be in contempt of court.
When he or she reaches the legal age of majority which for the State of Nevada is 18, or by a court order.
age 18 see link below
When they are 18. The custodial parent can try to have the visitation order modified by going back to court though and if the child is in the older teens there is a chance the judge will listen to his opinion although he is not obligated to follow it.
18. Until then, if the parent has court-ordered visitation, it has to be followed. If there is a legitimate reason the child does not want to visit the parent, the custodial parent can petition the court to revise the visitation order. Be aware the court will not deny a parent the right to visitation without a very goodreason.
When they are 18. The court order must be followed but the parents can have it modified when the child gets older. When in his older teen years the court would listen to what he wants but they might not follow it.
A child can opt out of a parental visitation by expressing their wishes to a trusted adult, such as a parent, guardian, or counselor. Depending on the jurisdiction, the child's age and maturity may influence their ability to make this decision. In some cases, the child may need to formally communicate their preferences through legal channels, such as a family court, to ensure their wishes are considered. It’s important for the child to be supported and guided through this process to ensure their emotional well-being.