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Name: Trevor

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Im in a tough situation. I live wtih my dad, and I am 15. Can I decline visitaion with my mom? I have many reasons why I would like to do so. ↓

Name: Trevor | Date: Mar 27th, 2006 1:19 AM

Sorry, I forgot that I live in New Jersey ↑

Name: sally | Date: Mar 27th, 2006 3:58 AM

If you have very good reasons im pretty sure that you can.Well here in Australia anyway! ↑

Name: Jen | Date: Apr 4th, 2006 1:32 PM

I am pretty sure that after age 12 you can decide if you want to see one of your parents without having to go to court over it. Call a family law attorney. Many will just answer your question on the phone ↑

Name: Fiona | Date: Apr 5th, 2006 12:17 PM

I don't see how anyone can force you to visit your mum as you're old enough to decide. How is anyone going to force you into a car to visit? You're probably as big as an adult now anyway! ↑

Name: amazing | Date: Jul 24th, 2006 6:09 AM

You have no right. If your parents were still married, you'd have to put up with both of them. So, you have no right, until you're 18 to decide who you want to see or not. I hope that you remember your words when you are a mother and your child says the same about you. Seems to me you are being very selfish, especially when there are so many children who's moms or dads do not continue to want to see them after a divorce. ↑