Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

what is the age that a child can voluntarily stop visiting a non custodial parent?


Asked on 6/26/11, 9:25 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

There is no such age specifically recognized in Virginia law (as far as I am aware).

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Answered on 6/26/11, 12:13 pm
Robert Beard Attorney at Law

When a child turns eighteen, he or she can voluntarily choose not to visit the "noncustodial" parent, although when the child turns eighteen, there is no longer a "custodial" parent.

Up to age eighteen, a court can require visitation even against the child's express wishes, although the court is required to consider the child's wishes in making the court's decision.

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Answered on 6/26/11, 3:28 pm


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