My daughter does not wish to have contact with her birth father as he has not had contact with her for two years. At what age can she legally decide within the Court for herself?
Thanks.
2007-08-30 10:24:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The court will usually decide what is in the best interests of the child and will usually hear from the child themselves.
Its a very complex situation, there can be a lot of variables, but thats the short answer.
2007-08-30 10:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal age is normally only considered for who a child wishes to live with. Varies between 12 and 14 depending on the State you live in. The divorce papers which contain child support and visitation cannot be changed by another court. This would need to go back before the Family Court where the original decisions were made. If no contact has been made for two years, what is he worrying about? Or is it you that is worried?
2007-08-30 10:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myself and my children are going through a similar situation now within the courts, my kids ages are 14,11,8 and 6. Next week my kids are speaking to a lady from cafcass (like a social worker) to express their feelings and what they want, for a report to be made for the courts. Being that my eldest is 14 i was told from cafcass that he would have a voice and that the court wouldnt over rule what he wanted and because of the ages of my other kids they would take into consideration what they wanted but the courts would decide what was best for them. Hope this helps
2007-08-30 11:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no magic age other than 18. Whether they take your daughters wishes into consideration is at the discretion of the court. Usually, unless there is abuse or something of that nature, the court will grant supervised visitation if the child is very young.
2007-08-30 10:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by I'm back...and this still sucks. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set age. Once the child is able to speak her own opinion clearly, the court will take that into consideration. However, the court may also take her age into consideration when determining if what she's saying is in fact her own opinion and not what she was coached or influenced to say.
2007-08-30 10:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a newborn would be held in charge for against the regulation on the age of 10 i think of, so good judgment would dictate a similar on your case. to confirm touch your nearby voters suggestion bureau/solicitor/courts.
2016-12-16 07:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18, unless they get immasipated from there parents
2007-08-30 10:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋