My son was 6 when we divorced and his father was very abusive to me and emotionally and sometimes physically to him. He did nhot really take an interest until he was about 9 or 10, when my other son he lost control of. My son loves his father but does not want to see him all the time.
2006-09-25 07:19:36 · 11 answers · asked by nannadanna 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
16 year olds can choose to not visit a parent if they dont want too. They can also legally choose who they want to live with too. Check with your attorney on how to go about throwing out a visitation order.
2006-09-25 08:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by babygirl_k2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Canada he does have that right. If he does love his dad still,then provide a safe setting where he can let his dad know exactly how he is feeling about all this,If the dad is not willing to conform(,get help )then just support ur son letting him know it is ok and he has made a right decision not to be part of an abusive relationship,family or not. Good luck Curious 2006
2006-09-25 07:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Curious 2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that at a certain age a child may be able to petition the court to request a change of who he or she lives with, so I'm quite sure that the child may be able to request changes in visitation as well.
First, see if the father will willingly allow his son to make this decision and respect it. If the father gives you trouble contact an attorney.
2006-09-25 07:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by Stumpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he has that choice , most social services or family court will be able to tell you exactly what options he has , at 16 he is old enough to make is own decisions reguarding visitation ( in mst states) and if he feels uncomfortable or threatened in any way by any situation he can not be forced into those situations. mine was 10 when the state (courts) allowed him a say in when, where and even if he wanted to spend time with his dad.
2006-09-25 07:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by kayann01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The courts would take a 16yo child's consideration into account in regards to parental visitation.
Consult your lawyer. A 16yo has the right refuse unless your divorce decree, including child visitation, states otherwise.
This is a question for the judge.
2006-09-25 07:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by niteowl716 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a personal choice of his. He's not saying he doesn't want to see his father at all, he just wants to see him when he's ready. I went through that also with my father. I don't see him all of the time either. But if your son doesn't want to see his father all of the time, that decision should be respected. He shouldn't be forced to do something he doesn't want to do.
2006-09-25 07:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your son wants to see him - allow him to do so. You might consider having their outing be short to begin with and somewhere like the mall or a sportspark.
2006-09-25 07:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by OohLaLa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your son is old enough to make that decision and the judge will listen to him.
2006-09-25 07:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he don't want to go to his dads why should he have to? he is 16 it's his choice now, but he needs to tell his dad he's busy or don't want to go this time, or your ex will think you are up to it.usually when kids get at that age they don;t spend to much time with there dad ,they have there own things going on.
2006-09-25 07:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by smurfette_ftwayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it goes far enough he could get emancipated from the house and only see you guys when he wants too. Depending on how far he wants to take it
2006-09-25 07:21:51 · answer #10 · answered by unkown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋