Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My step son is twelve and doesnt want to be forced to see his father. What do i do? Does he still have to go? Iknow its a misconception that at twelve they automatically get to decide. What do we do?


Asked on 8/26/12, 10:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

File a petition to modify visitation. It will be important WHY is doesn't want to see his father. Sometimes it is teenage rebellion, that needs to be worked out to establish a solid bond with dad; sometimes the child has a legitimate complaint that should be heard and addressed. Until the order is changed, he has to go.

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Answered on 8/27/12, 6:50 am


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