Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: child's right to say no

There is no statutory age. The court makes the determination as to whether the child is old enough to have his or her preference taken into account in custody/visitation disputes.

Re: child's right to say no

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When they become an adult. Until that time they are a child and are required to do as their parents say.

Having said that, it is often hard to require a teenager to do what he or she does not want to do. If a parent fosters disrespect for the other or a violation of the court order, however, he or she faces sanctions by the court.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.