A 15 year old has been alienated from the non custodial parent by the custodial parent nd manipulated that the non custodial parent is "bad" or not "good enough" and what not.
Either way. There is joint legal custody. Now the child refuses to visit the other parent. The legal papers set a visitation schedule. What what are the legal consequences for the non custodial parent if the child refuses suddenly to visit the non custodial parent
My feeling it's a setup.
2006-10-20 08:03:35 · 13 answers · asked by greenie 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The non-custodial parent can take the custodial parent back to court to "force" visitation for the minor child. However, since the minor child is 15, the court may decide to ask the child how he or she feels about visiting the non-custodial parent. If the minor child is adament about not wanting to visit, the court can rule that the child is old enough to decide for himself (or herself) and terminate mandatory visitation rights.
But keep in mind, that will not excuse the non-custodial parent from continuing with the required child support payments!
2006-10-20 08:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child doesn't have an option. The custodial parent has a legal requirement to make sure that the visitations happen as set up by the agreement. Get an attorney.
2006-10-20 08:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My parents divorced when I was 11...when I was 14 I stopped seeing my father (non custodial parent). Now, the only difference is that my mother urged us to see each other and rarely talked down about my father...however I knew what he had done to her which is what made me stop seeing him...he would talk down about my mom and drink alot when i was there and always say he did nothing wrong....well anywho...as far as I know there are no legal consequences that can happen if the child refuses....in my state (WV) at the age of 14 is when the minor child is allowed to decide when they want to see the non custodial parent...check it out for your state...it may be the same.
2006-10-20 08:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by emmyhaidyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 12 when I made my first decision not to visit. No one got in trouble, and the non-custodial party understood. Both noted the day o the calendars and came to an agreement. Had I decided that during the week I wanted to go I could, etc.
You should also be thinking of WHY the child does not want to go.
2006-10-20 08:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by R R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are none. The court will not force a child to visit the non-custodial parent if the child chooses not to. As for the "being maniuplated by custodial parent" there would have to be proof of such shown to the court in order for a judge to make a ruling, but the proof can not be "hearsay". It has to be tangible, irrefutable proof.
2006-10-20 20:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Has the non custodial parent actually talked to the child?
Or is the custodial parent the one who's made this decision?
And SAYING that it's the child's decision.
This very same thing happened with my husband's 3 daughters. It was only years later, after missing so much of their lives, that he learned the truth. PLEASE do NOT allow this to happen!
Speak to the child directly. If no resolution, then speak with your attorney. Perhaps mention to the custodial parent.....
No visitation, no payment. That may get someone's attention.
2006-10-20 08:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
15 years old is notold enough to decide
if the papers say the non custodial parent gets this many days that is what should happen
2006-10-20 08:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by junebug_jewel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The custodial parent is a true slug for filling the kids mind with crap about the other. At 15 most kids can choose so good luck
2006-10-20 08:54:28 · answer #8 · answered by fortyninertu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough one.
Normally....breaking a set visitation schedule would be contempt of court.
However, it is difficult to get teenagers to visit non-custodial parents, regardless of the relationship.
I wonder.....Would a judge say the child is old enough to decide on their own to go or not?
2006-10-20 08:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by ammecalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 15 the child is capable of making his or her own decisions,discuss the matter with the child and find out what is going on. does he think for example he isnt safe with the other parent etc.If it is serious let the court decide on the matter,because the child,s needs should always come first Good luck Curious 2006
2006-10-20 08:09:01 · answer #10 · answered by Curious 2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋