Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Custidy

Can a child of age 14 yrs. old decide they don't want to go to their fathers any more, who at the time has joint custody?


Asked on 4/12/07, 1:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Child Custidy

The child cannot change the court order. However, the reality is if a 14 year does not want to visit it can be difficult to enforce a visitation order. As a general rule working with the 14 year old and developing a good relationship works better that attempting to enforce the order.

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Answered on 4/24/07, 12:12 am


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