Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

In a divorce, and the court order papers, say the father gets the kids every other weekend. Does a 13 year old have the right by law to refuse to come to the fathers house. only because she does not want to..And the mother says its ok, because u are 13 and you have the right..


Asked on 9/29/11, 10:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

The thirteen year old child does not have any legal right to refuse. The father has a legal right to the custody of this child as set forth in the legal documents. The mother has a legal duty to comply with the terms of the Court Order.

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Answered on 10/01/11, 12:10 pm


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