Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: visitation modification

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Most Family Law judges will NOT even talk to a 10

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Re: visitation modification

You should be sure that the court is aware of the reasons that your son has reduced visitation. Courts routinely issue order parents not to make negative comments about the other parent or allow others to make negative comments about the other parent in the presnce of the child. If you can convince the judge she is violating this order visitation may be limited by the court.

Re: visitation modification

In reply to your question a 15 year old, yes, he can speak on his own behalf. A ten year old no he can not; a mediator will talk to the child then he will make a recomidition. If you have any other questions please give us a call at (909) 274-0057 and ask for Alex or Guy