Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

what rights does a teen have regarding visitation

my daughter is 16 years old and wants to get a job and join school activities, but she has visitation with her father every other weekend,half the holidays and half summer vacation. she nolonger wants to go. please advise.


Asked on 10/05/06, 5:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: what rights does a teen have regarding visitation

You're going to have to work this out with the father. Hopefully he will agree to a modified schedule to allow your daughter to participate in these activities while still spending time with him. But a court is not going to terminate visitation just because your daughter would prefer not to engage in it.

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Answered on 10/05/06, 5:22 pm


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