At what age can a child refuse visitation in Texas?

At what age can a child refuse visitation in Texas?

18
At What Age Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Texas? In Texas, there is no age under 18 that allows for a child to refuse visitation. Visitation is the right of the parent, and it cannot be taken away by the custodial parent or child. The only option would be for the custodial parent to request a modification of orders.

What age in Georgia can a child choose which parent to live with?

14 or older
Although many lawyers question whether children in a divorcing or divorced family are unduly empowered, the law in Georgia is that a child 14 or older can elect his or her “physical custodial”, the parent with whom the child will live with more than 50% of the time.

At what age can a child decide if they want to visit the other parent?

14-years
Although the law specifically permits children at least 14-years-old to express an opinion, there is no specific age when a judge will listen to a child’s opinion. California statutes also permit a child younger than 14 years old to testify regarding a custodial preference, unless the court decides it’s not in the …

Can a custodial parent deny visitation in Georgia?

A custodial parent may not deny visitation to the non-custodial parent even if they are failing to make child support payments. For questions on child custody, visitation or child support laws in Georgia you may contact our office to arrange for a consultation with an attorney.

Where can I get a copy of a court order?

Obtain a copy of the court order from the district court clerk in the county where a decree was issued or paternity was established. If the other parent moves without notifying you, or if the other parent disappeared with the child or is intentionally hiding the child, contact an attorney about your options.

Where can I get a copy of my child support order?

A: You may get a copy of your court order from the local child support office that manages your case by: Contacting the Superior Court Clerk’s office in the county where the order was obtained Emailing us at ( http://ocss.dhr.georgia.gov/customerservice) using the Information Request Form

Can a custodial parent get a child support order?

The custodial parent can get child support even if that parent can support the child on their own. Even if the two parents are living together with the child, one parent can get a child support order if the other parent refuses to help pay for the child’s bills.

What to do if you are not a custodial parent?

If you are a local custodial parent, the Law Department will send your request to the state where the non-custodial parents resides and ask the child support agency or local court to take administrative and/or judicial action against the non-custodial parent.