what is the age that a child can ask the courts not to visit with a parent?
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whilst the age does vary from state tpo state PLEASE note that California [if this state is yours] has a mind of its own.....my child did NOT wish to have anything to do with her father...and he dmeanded and GOT his way..this is a man that had seen her for ONLY 10 days out of her whole life and that was when she was 3 years old..he suddenly wanted HIS rights after I finally got him to pay child support.........so they can ask but please prepare your child that it just might NOT go the way the child wants it to.
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I don't know, but the Web site below might help. It's a Q&A about court requests to terminate parental rights. It would also seem a child 12 or older can object to the proceedings.
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A minor over the age of 16 may petition the court to become emancipated.  This allows her to be independent.  The link below explains and offers more information and links to forms.  Otherwise, she is stuck there until 18.
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In Alabama and Florida the law says a child cannot stay alone until the age of 12.  A child cannot be alone with a younger child until the age of 14.  I would assume Georgia law is very similar.
826135
take her to a family court
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go to your local friend of the court office and pick up a friend of the court handbook that'll tell you the laws on grandparents rights and just because you were not happy is not a reason to take your child away. is there more to your story? what's the harm in letting the grandparents see your child? i'm thinking the most they might get in court is visitations but i do not know for sure. State of Michigan Friend of Court Grandparent Visitation "Grandparents are afforded statutory visitation rights under certain circumstances. Grandparents may seek an order for visitation only if a child custody dispute is pending before the Court. Alos, the parents of a deceased person may file an action for visitation even if there is no child custody dispute pending and the grandchild has been adopted by a stepparent. Grandparents may not seek visitation if the parties were not married. Grandparents seeking visitation rights must file a petition through an attorney." Hope this helps a little at least. That's in the State of Michigan.
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in most states the law is age.13.  but the child has to have a person that is of good standing with the courts ?
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Doesn't sound to me that the parents should have any kind of custody and only supervised visits. You are doing what you know is right and the parents obviously don't care about the child. I'd go back to court as soon as possible and have things changed, for the child's sake. They are going to ruin him beyond repair if they keep doing what their doing. His health and welfare are in danger.
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They do not have a legal right to do so until age 18... BUT many times, with a teenager who is very aware of the situation, the judge (if a judge is involved) will take the teen's wishes into consideration....\n\nBut honestly, even if a judge is not involved, the thoughts of the kids need to be considered...  in my situation, I have 2 kids under 11 and we make the decisions... which I have joing physical and legal where I have them 1 week on and 1 week off... I purposely will not move away to complicate things, and my ex won't either... no matter how we don't trust each other on a personal note, we certainly put the well being of the kids first... and when things may change later with the needs of the kids, we will also be open to change
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I live in Georgia and am a man. My ex wife is abusively controlling. After our divorce she turned into super mom. Having to control every tiny thing about the children to the point of obsession. My son wants to be with me and my attorney says the judges have to consider a request at 12, strongly consider at 13, and no choice but accept the request at 14. Unless the request isnt in the best interest of the child, ie... the requested parent is a crimminal or drug addict etc...
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Yes it is the law in the UK.  You cannot let a child leave (unless to an adult guardian) before the age of 16 and neither can they leave of their own free will. The police will return them to home xx
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Consider the age\nIn her workshop, "The Unsupervised Child," Patricia Mayer, vice president of the San Diego-based Parents Institute for Quality Education, tells parents there is no set legal age for leaving a child home alone. But she suggests that most children under 12 should not be left unsupervised for long periods.
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With an accompanying parent or legal guardian, there is no age requirement.\nTo go alone, you must be 18, unless the inmate you want to see is an immediate family member (a parent or sibling) , in which case you may visit alone at 16, with a notorized letter of consent from a parent or legal guardian
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It depends on old you are and where you live.  The older you are the more rights you have.  In some states, at child of 14 or 16 can tell the judge which parent they want to live.  It does not hurt to talk the judge about the situation.
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Oooh, be very careful.  If this involves children, the judge can order a visit or two from CPS to your home because by dropping a restraining order, you are endangering the kids and yourself.  Judges don't like to do it, but they'll drop it.  Just keep in mind that there was a reason for your restraining order, and it may be best to just live it out.
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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.
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NY state statutes set no age under 18 when a child is legally considered old enough to stay home alone. Thus parents are left with many case-by-case judgments, and prosecutors with vast discretion if something goes wrong.  With that said, prepare your kids, trust your kids and decide based upon your judgement of their abilities and be prepared to defend your decision if "god forbid" an unfortunate situation  requires you to.