Does anyone know If the Child is 16 is he still supposed to go to visitation with me...the mother?
489296
Sorry, you can not force a child to see you by the age of 16.  If you take it to court, the judge will surely ask the child what reason they have for not seeing you, but the best they can do is order family counseling.  And I don't think it can be enforced in all states.\nTalk to your son.  Ask him why he doesn't want to make time for you.  It really is not that unusual for a kid that age to ignore their parents and it is certainly easy if the parent does not live with the child.
601680
If she moves without your consent, it's considered kidnapping. He's your child, too, and you have every right to see him when you want. Especially since you have joint custody. Talk to a lawyer about that because since you have a court order to pay and see him, she can't just up and leave. Best of luck to you!! :)
510001
You have to talk to an adult you trust.  (minister, councilor, police.)  This sounds like a very bitter divorce situation.  Your father is punishing you're mother as a punishment to you.  Depending on the child custody agreement, he could be breaking the law.  If your Mom has joint custody, and he won't let you talk/see each other than it could be considered, (still depending on the agreement) as Child abduction (kidnapping)  You must get help.  Even if you did something dumb and crazy to piss him off, this is still wrong!
858735
I am not sure I am understanding what you have said in your question.  These are the points as I am =reading= them here, one at a time...but I have a hunch I'm not understanding what you meant to say.  Please correct or confirm:\n\nYou are asking if YOU have custody rights if the father is not on the birth certificate.  \n\nYou have said that the father will not allow YOU to have any visitation with YOUR son. \n\nYou have said that HE is not allowing YOU to have anything to do with YOUR son.\n\nYou have said that HE would not sign a Declaration of Paternity in the hospital.\n\nYou have said that HE was removed from the Birth Certificate.\n\nYou have said that YOU are the only one listed on the Birth Certificate.\n\nNow, to me, if you're the only one listed on the Birth Certificate and he has not signed a Declaration, you should have custodym plain and simple.  Of course, this also means that he probably also won't be required to pay any child support until you either get him to sign, get him on the Birth Certificate...and/or insist on DNA testing, but that's another story, at this point...\n\nYou need to get in touch with Legal Aid and get them working with you on the rights of you and your son.  \n\nHow old is your boy?
131488
Check with local probate court if there is such a legality.  If child is a very responsible person, might be okay, unless that child is babysitting babies.  You know your child better than anyone.  How long would parents be out?  Most children that age are too immature to be left alone.
377428
I think you should also ask someone you respect, like a pastor, older freind, or counsolor. I personaly think it is good he gets to visit his dad. When he becomes older, 8+, you should ask weather he wants to see his dad. It's not right to force a child to see a parent they don't want to see.
1171272
If there is no custody order in effect that states he has visitation rights, then no, he cannot force you to stay with him.  And either way, he certainly cannot send you to a "child home".
424872
I know at age 13 they have the right to decide which parent they want to live with.  I'm not sure if they have the right to refuse visitation with the other parent though.
600769
Sounds like you are NOT a biological parent, but somehow raised the children as a custodial parent.  That is not good news for you.  Generally you have little chance to win any kind of visitation. \nI am sorry you will probably have to wait until the children reach the legal age.
1129107
Courts carefully weigh the best interests of the child in determining visitation and custody.  If the custodial parent denies visitation to the noncustodial parent, the courts will rectify the situation.  If the noncustodial parent should not visit with the child because that parent has a history of violence, manipulation, or drug or alcohol abuse, the courts will supervise and then stop visitation.\n\nIt appears that you are angry about one particular case.  Without knowing the details, it is impossible to say whether justice was or was not done.  However, the system allows for hearings and appeals.  If you have not been treated fairly, there are ways to address that.
745968
You  have  not  mentioned  what  position  your  custodial  parent  is  taking  .  .  .   what  have  they  said  on  your  behalf ?        Also,   there  might  be  a  legal  aid  department  at  your  college  or  a  college  nearby  with  a  law  department.   Approach  them.\nAs  you  are  smart  enough  to  be in  college  already,  I  am  sure  you  will  be  skilled  in  avoiding  or  minimizing  contact  with  any  adult   you  don't  wish  to  deal  with  .  .  .  the  court  may  order  visitation,  but   it   could  end  up  being  a  15  min  coffee   visit   at  a  public  restaurant  .  .  .   don't   do  it  on  campus  as  that  would  encourage  them  to  come  there  again.     Meet  at  some   public  restaurant  you  do  not  normally   frequent.
671688
Demand supervised visitation. You have to follow what the court orders or you could loose your son. Follow your instinct and don't put him in harms way. Document everything so you always have proof.
936601
When I left my first husband, he chose to punish me by refusing to visit our son. Our son is 22 and his dad hasn't seen him since he was 18 months old. You can't force the dad to suddenly becaome a good person when he isn't, but you can affect your son psychologically by how you deal with it.  I guarantee your son doesn't care about the paperwork. If there is a man who is treating him like a son, that's good enough for a healthy self-image. Even if there isn't, you can keep him healthy if you keep a healthy attitude yourself. Be very careful that signing over parental rights isn't about YOU punishing your ex.
207026
Honestly explain to him first that you feel like you're not trusted with the child and let him know how that makes you feel. If you two are in agreement then you can approach the mother in a non-threatening way and let her know that you'd like to be more involved. you are a step-parent here and should be.
207023
I have never heard of anything like this before.  You need a lawyer.  The best case scenario is that you'll bring an action for visitation against whomever happens to have custody of him.  Otherwise, you'll probably have to sue the state.\n\nIf you are a minor, there should be free legal services able to represent you.  In any case, find a lawyer in your area now.
412359
Unless a court has given you some sort of shared custody agreement, which you would know about, the custodial parent has all the rights.\nSince you are paying support, you can go to court to ask for visitation, but the court will not be interested in what is owed to you, but rather, what you can offer to the child.
577816
I will tell you something personal. I have a 3 yr. old son. I am divorced, I miss my son very, very much. I cry each nite that I cannot be with him. His mother is court ordered to let me have him each weekend for 3 days. Everytime I go to get him, she is gone. I have given up hope. I know he is still young but I know he knows his dad and loves me very much. He will find me someday.