I would like to know if childrenare 17 and 13, do they have to abide by a visitation order if they choose not to visit that parent?
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I would like to know if childrenare 17 and 13, do they have to abide by a visitation order if they choose not to visit that parent?
Asked on August 28, 2011 Minnesota
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the children are still minors then they have to abide by the visitation order or agreement. And if they do not - or you give them an out not to abide by it - then let them know that they will be spending even more time with their parent when he or she takes you to court for contempt and the judge orders you jail time. If they really do not want to go to their other parent at the required visitation time then speak with ana ttorney in your are about the possibility of modifying the visitation order. But they better have really good reasons and not just that he or she is too strict or mean (to some extent) or they just don't feel like it. It has to be a situation where it is not in the best interests of the child to go there. Good luck.
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