LAW OFFICES OF MARIA E. CRABTREE
  • Home
  • Attorneys
    • Maria E. Crabtree, CFLS--Managing Attorney
    • L. Michelle Lopez-O'Bara, Esq.--Senior Associate Attorney
    • Gorsha Sur, Esq.--Associate Attorney
  • Support Staff
  • Mediation
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Español

California Child Custody and Visitation: When do my child's opinions matter?

2/12/2018

1 Comment

 
When you and your ex are no longer together, typically an arrangement for child custody and visitation is put into place, whether by agreement or court order. Often, these agreements leave children with one parent primarily, with visitation with the other parent on alternating weekends, in the summer, or on particular days of the week. When things are going smoothly, this is no problem, but more often than not, life is rocky, and visitation arrangements might not make your child happy. The question is, when does the court care?

Well, it depends on what the problem is. The rule of thumb is that the court is open to hearing a child's opinion on their living situation when they are 14 years or older. However, even with these children, the court does not just grant their desires. The court understands that teenagers are emotionally vulnerable and attempts to understand the motivation behind their desires. If they don't want to live with one parent simply because they are too strict, the court might not care as much as compared to if the child expresses that the parent doesn't take care of them adequately. 

Even for children younger than 14, the court might care about what they want, but the courts typically want to make parents aware that visitation is not an option. Some parents come to court and say their young child did not want to go to the other parent's house, so they didn't force them to. Well, unfortunately, you have to lay down some parental discipline and force your children to go. Obviously, don't drag them kicking and screaming, but simply caving to your children's desires is not fulfilling the visitation arrangement and teaches your children that time with the other parent is not important.

So, in general, the court does care what your child thinks about visitation arrangements, but only if they are old enough, and only if they have a legitimate reason. In addition, you should make sure your children understand that visitation arrangements are mandatory, not negotiable. 
1 Comment
gst registration apply online link
2/4/2021 09:46:24 pm

Apply GST registration online. One of our GST Experts will call you and clarify all your doubts. And then we will get your Online GST Registration done. We are no. 1 GST number online registration
cheap gst registration,charges for gst registration,gst registration filing,gst registration rate gst registration lowest price,gst number online registration,gst registration center chennai,gst registration in tamilnadu,apply gst registration online,gst registration agent near me,new gst registration fees,gst number registration charges,gst registration near me,gst registration fees in chennai,online gst registration in chennai,gst registration consultants in chennai,gst registration apply online,gst registration agent

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Authors

    Maria E. Crabtree, CFLS
    Rebecca L. Lovell, Esq.
    Kelley F. Stieler, Esq.
    ​Alistair Shaw, Esq.

    Categories

    All
    Child Custody/Visitation
    Child Support
    Divorce
    Paternity
    Property
    The Electronic Age

    Archives

    April 2020
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    May 2017
    December 2015
    June 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    August 2012

    RSS Feed



    Disclaimers:  This web site and blog is designed for general information only. Information posted on this site and blog does not constitute legal advice. By accessing this site and blog, you do not form an attorney-client relationship with Maria E. Crabtree.  Family law is a state-specific practice, and Maria E. Crabtree only represents clients whose cases are within California's jurisdiction.

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Attorneys
    • Maria E. Crabtree, CFLS--Managing Attorney
    • L. Michelle Lopez-O'Bara, Esq.--Senior Associate Attorney
    • Gorsha Sur, Esq.--Associate Attorney
  • Support Staff
  • Mediation
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Español