Can the child be called to testify in court?
A child can be called to testify, but I do not recommend it. In a nonjury trial, the Court may interview the child in chambers to determine the child’s wishes if the child is 12 years of age or older. Back to Top Can I stop paying child support if I am denied visitation? No. The payment of child support is not an exchange for you having visitation. The proper procedure would be for you to file a motion or contempt to enforce your visitation rights. Back to Top Can I deny visitation if my ex is behind in child support? No. A conservator’s right to exercise possession of the child is not conditioned on whether he/she pays child support as ordered. The proper procedure would be for you to file a motion for contempt to enforce your child support order. Back to Top Must I still pay child support during my summer possession of the child? Yes. Unless your divorce decree or court order specifically says otherwise, you would continue to pay child support during that period. Back to Top Do you c
