Q: My 12 year old no longer wants his father to have parenting time, does he have any options?
My son hates being forced to go to his father's house. They fight often, and due to different parenting styles they are VERY strict. They ration his food and wont give him his medication while he is there. He has a sorted legal history and has even had supervised visitations at one time with my son. My son keeps saying when he turns 13 (this month) that he wont go to his father's anymore unless he chooses. I am not sure what options there are for this situation. Please help!
A: Based on the information provided in your question and your current situation your son does not have the option to choose until he is 18. There is a statute that allows for his input with the court at 14, the courts look for what is in the best interest of the child.
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