At What Age Can A Child Refuse To Visit?

A child cannot refuse to visit a parent until they officially become an adult when they are 18. Visitation rights are court orders and it is therefore the law that they are kept. Unless a valid reason for the child not wanting to visit their parent is presented in front of a court and the court then agree that the child do not need to see that parent, then they will have to continue the visits. 

If the parent or guardian who holds full custody of the child refuses visitation then there is the possibility that the courts can get involved. If the parent holding full custody does everything in their power to ensure the child sees the other parent, then it is unlikely the courts will get involved. Some children, particularly older teenagers, may refuse to visit the parent and it can be difficult to get them to comply with the visitation rights. If a 16 or 17 year old refuses to visit, then there is very little you can actually do without taking them to court as they are old enough to make their own decisions, but not technically adults in the eyes of the law.

You should have a formal written agreement that outlines the visitation rights but all parties should be prepared to be flexible. People, particularly children, and circumstances change over time and it is a good idea to have all of the details concerning visitation (who, when, where, or possible restrictions) in writing to avoid potential conflict in the future but also be aware that they may need to be changed to fit in with the lives of both the parents and the most importantly, the children.

The judge could ask the child what is in there best interest about there parent..and could ask how come you no longer want anything to do with that parent..some states allow age 7 and some 9 ...my advise is the custodian parent go to judge .. Give a statement and tell judge what  could I do if my child don't want to see the other parent...if that other parent yells at me what do I do..in my book he is harassing me what other steps could I take ... Could my child have the right to tell that parent he or she doesn't want to see them..if the parent shows up and my child don't want to see him or her do I have a right to call the police..all these questions indicate that something is going on and the child is scared of other parent..so the judge my suggest a order of protection ....good luck..