How old must a child be before she can choose not to visit the non-custodial parent that has visitation rights?
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How old must a child be before she can choose not to visit the non-custodial parent that has visitation rights?
I’m 14, turning 15 soon, and I heard somewhere that I can choose not to have to visit my dad anymore. I wanted to know if this is true, and if it is how old I have to be for this.
Asked on March 11, 2012 under Family Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry that you feel as you do. You need to understand that if you do not comply with the visitation order then it will be your Mother that will be held accountable by the court. The short answer to your question is 18. The long and involved answer is that your Mother must go to court and ask that the visitation agreement be modified. You will be asked to testify. Your reasons have to be valid and not he is too strict. Think about it. Good luck.
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