2006-09-18 08:56:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
yes they can my sister was ordered to have her ex visit her daughter even though it was a fact he abused her daughter (he was arrested for battery upon a minor ..judge deemed it was important that father /daughter have a relationship as is important for a child to have both parents if possible in the child's life ....I don't agree as he hit her all the time and cussed at her.. my sister didn't let this go on an divorced him after 2 years of marriage my niece is only one year old !!
2006-09-18 09:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state of Pennsylvania ONLY a judge can "order" visitation rights to the parent not having custody of the child (ren). If both party's are in agreement on the matter, no judge is required, but an affidavit signed by each party as to the stipulations of the visitation must be issued, and the lawyer (s) representing the two party's can do this work.
2006-09-18 16:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes is the general answer. My question is for who?? Are you just talking about parents? That is usually who visitation can be ordered for. That also means that the person who has the order doesn't have to visit, but they probably won't get anymore if they don't. Some states don't allow grandparents visitation rights.
2006-09-18 15:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by old.houndog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A judge can order the other partner to grant access to the child to you, as long as you can prove that your a fit parent to take the responsibilty of weekend or holidays visit, if the other partner thinks it should be under supervision, the judge may state that it will be under supervision access until further notice, but I do not see a judge not granting the other parent no rights to seeing a child/ren in that sort judges try to make it easy on a child to see both parents.
2006-09-18 16:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can, it's their job to arbitrate such things. The only time they would remove a parent's right to visitation is if they find the parent is a danger to the child. And the custodial parent is held just as responsible for making sure those visits happen as the non-custodial. If not they could loose not just custody but visitation and go to jail. So remember this if you decide to use this as a way to get back at your ex.I would definitely suggest getting a lawyer who knows the system to help you.
2006-09-18 16:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by PasoBrio13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is what a court order is - something decreed by a judge.
2006-09-18 15:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by Lady_Mandolin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they usually do unless the child could be at risk,for bodily harm or injury or death , which means if you do drugs,hangout with people with criminal records have DUI or DWI or a alcoholic or domestic abuse on your record or documented such as a police report etc. you cannot get visitation or depending on the risk and/or violations, in other words if you have a criminal record such as possession of illegal substance are drug paraphernalia or basically anything that could put the child or children at risk ,or if it is a minor violation you may get lucky and get supervised visits
2006-09-18 16:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by rachel m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can order that visitation be allowed, but can not order you to visit.
2006-09-18 15:57:49 · answer #8 · answered by jeff b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! and if the other person doesnt do what the judge orders then they can go to jail.
2006-09-18 15:57:27 · answer #9 · answered by Tonya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can! And...grandparents and other family memebers have rights too! They could even file for visitation!
2006-09-18 15:59:04 · answer #10 · answered by Erica 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋