Can your parent stop you from seeing your other parent?

Can your parent stop you from seeing your other parent?

The answer is usually no, a parent cannot stop a child from seeing the other parent unless a court order states otherwise. This question often comes up in the following situations. The parents have an existing court order, and a parent is violating the court order by interfering with the other parent’s parenting time.

What age can a child choose who to live with?

14 years
While no law permits the child to choose their custody status, most California courts believe 14 years of age is old enough to express themselves and the reasons why they prefer one parent over the other.

Can a mother lose custody of her child?

Child abuse or sexual abuse is the number one reason that a mother can lose custody of her child. Sometimes this comes in the form of “corporal punishment” such as spanking or other physical acts of punishing a child – there is a fine line between discipline and physical abuse.

Can a mother get sole custody of a child in a divorce?

Child Custody and Visitation written on a paper and a book. Divorce can be messy, especially if you have children and assets to consider. There once was a time when the mothers automatically received sole custody simply because they were the mother, but those days are over.

What happens in case of child custody and visitation?

In the cases of child custody and visitation, when one parent becomes emotionally charged, they often make rash decision that could harm them and their time with the children down the line.

What happens when a father does not have parental rights?

You should be aware that when a father does not have parental responsibility, the mother does not have to consult with him when making decisions for a child or when removing the child from the jurisdiction (taking them outside England and Wales, whether on a temporary or permanent basis).