Does a child have to visit a parent with visitation rights?
• Until you get the visitation changed, you have to abide by the court order if there is one. If there is not one, then you do not legally have to force your child to go. However, be certain you can prove to the courts that your child truly does not want to go as I’m sure he will file for custody. I’m doing my own research right now into custody law because of wanting to know what my options are where my daughter’s father is concerned. She comes back as a totally different kid (normally happy… violent after seeing him). One thing I found that may be of help to you is this: Children as young as 5 have had their opinions heard in court. A child as young as 7 should be expected to have their opinions in court. At the age of 10, the child’s opinion can be more powerful than the opinion of the non-custodial parent… I found this information on lawyers.com. Your daughter, being 12, has a very valid opinion in the eyes of the court and can tell the judge she does not want to go anymore. Wi
