Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

custody

How old does a child have to be before she can refuse visitation?


Asked on 8/29/08, 9:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Heather Young Tuell, Couture, Tuell & Young, P.S.

Re: custody

Assuming there is a parenting plan or residential schedule on file with teh court, in Washington State children are not granted the right to refuse residential time with the non-primary parent. If there is a basis to change the parenting plan you will need to file a modification action.

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Answered on 9/01/08, 8:25 pm
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: custody

Until the child's eighteen birthday, the parenting plan determines "visitation." If you want to change that your going to have to get an adult to act.

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Answered on 8/30/08, 2:14 am


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