Can a 17 year old refuse visitation in Michigan?

Contrary to popular belief, there is no age in Michigan when the child can unilaterally decide which parent to live with other than after age 18. The preference of the child, however, is one of the many considerations that the judge will consider when making decisions regarding child custody or parenting time.

Can a 16 year old decide which parent to live with?

Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old. Each case is different, and the judge will decide how much weight to give to the child’s preference using broad discretion. Courts will generally give more value to older children’s opinions than those of younger children.

Can a 16 year old refuse visitation in Michigan?

What age can a child refuse to see a parent in Michigan?

There is no legal age in Michigan that applies to this situation other than age 18.

What age can a child stop visitation with the non-custodial parent?

At what age can a child stop visitation with the non-custodial parent? There is no magic age under North Carolina law when a child can unilaterally stop visitation pursuant to a valid court order.

Can an unemancipated 16 year old decide to get custody?

An unemancipated 16 year old does not have the legal ability to decide his own custody/visitation, but “forcing’ the child to follow court orders is difficult and can create more division in your relationship. Try working through the other parent first. If that parent is not actively assisting in making sure you get your…

Can I force my 17 year old to go on visitation?

Brette’s Answer: No court is going to force a 17 year old to go on visitation if he doesn’t want to. A child so close to majority usually has his preference followed. You’re doing the right thing in encouraging him to go, but it’s up to him.

Why is it so hard to get visitation with my son?

Brette’s Answer: It is difficult when children reach an age where they start to have commitments that don’t mesh with visitation. A court would weigh the importance of your son’s activities against the importance that he stay connected to his father, and it’s likely staying connected to his father is going to seem more important.