Living_Well
New Member
Chambers County:
This past weekend, my 13 yr old daughter called me to pick her up from her father's house due to an arguement they had. It was his weekend. He called local law enforcement and I was informed that as long as there was no apparent sign of abuse, she would remain in his custody. The officer further stated that once she turns 14, then she could refuse to stay.
My understanding from my standard visitation orders is that I have to make her available during his scheduled visitation, but I do not have to force her to visit. Furthermore, there is also no mention that she can't terminate her visit.
My questions are:
1. At what age can she determine whether to visit her father or not?
2. Does she have rights?
3. Do I have to force her against her will to visit on his weekends?
4. If not, what legal recourse does he have?
5. Will I have to modify my current orders to reflect this?
This past weekend, my 13 yr old daughter called me to pick her up from her father's house due to an arguement they had. It was his weekend. He called local law enforcement and I was informed that as long as there was no apparent sign of abuse, she would remain in his custody. The officer further stated that once she turns 14, then she could refuse to stay.
My understanding from my standard visitation orders is that I have to make her available during his scheduled visitation, but I do not have to force her to visit. Furthermore, there is also no mention that she can't terminate her visit.
My questions are:
1. At what age can she determine whether to visit her father or not?
2. Does she have rights?
3. Do I have to force her against her will to visit on his weekends?
4. If not, what legal recourse does he have?
5. Will I have to modify my current orders to reflect this?