I have a 16 year old step son who after 3 years of not seeing his birth mom she shows up and know the court says that she can see them under my supervison in her home state we live in two different states and we have to pay half of the cost for us to go out there there are three kids total. and we have to stay in a hotel. but the oldest does not want to go and does not want to be forced to see her. he said if she was in town and he wanted to then he would but only if he wants to. the Jduge has not spoke to the kids at all to see how they feel and mother has done alot of bad things this is why the oldest say's no he say's the other two are two young to remeber what happened I do not know what he is talking about but it has got to be big and bad. at least thats the way it sounds any way does he have to go or can he say no and not get on the plane and refuse to go.
2007-09-15 21:28:21 · 5 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it is so ordered by the courts..........Have your lawyer speak to the judge about this. But for now you should go or you can be charged with contempt!
2007-09-15 21:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please consider consulting an attorney on this one. Depending on the state you live in, your 16 yr old is old enough to have an attorney represent him.
It would be very good to go to court again, and request the judge interview the 16 yr. old (at least) in private. (Of course, have it recorded by court clerk for the records).
He should be old enough to have the right to decide if he chooses not to see his birth mom, but to help prevent any legal hassles, it is best to go thru the court system to get the decision made and recorded properly.
This oldest one needs to let the courts know what he remembers of the time with the natural mother. Plus, there should be some "evidence" of her having changed for the better, I would personally think, before the children should be allowed to see her at all.
Also, please check in your local area, that if you can't afford an attorney, for low cost, or possible pro bono representation.
I wish you all the best. Take care.
2007-09-16 04:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He must follow the judge's orders until 18. You or your lawyer can ask the judge to take his opinion into account.
2007-09-16 05:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
get your lawyer to speak to the judge, no judge in his right mind would make your step son see her if he didn't want to.
2007-09-16 04:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Me... :) 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well its up to him not u
2007-09-16 04:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by chasen54 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋