At what age can a child decide not to see their father UK?

In law, there is no fixed age that determines when a child can express a preference as to where they want to live. However, legally, a child cannot decide who they want to live with until they are 16 years old. Once a child reaches the age of 16, they are legally allowed to choose which parent to live with.

Can I stop my child seeing his father’s girlfriend?

Can I stop my kids seeing the ex’s new partner? I’m often asked if there is a way for a parent to stop their child spending time with the other parent’s new partner. The short answer is no. Both parents have parental responsibility and they are able to exercise that responsibility in whatever way they see fit.

What happens when a child refuses to go with a parent?

If your child is refusing visitation with your co-parent due to a reason that directly concerns their safety, bring this to the attention of your attorney or other legal professionals immediately. If the reason does not directly impact their safety or well-being, your child should attend visitations.

What to do if the other parent does not show up?

Keep a journal or mark up a calendar, with the dates and times that the other parent did not follow the order and did not show up, or showed up late, or created other problems. Enforcing a court order can be very complicated.

What happens if the other parent refuses to follow a court order?

File an action for “contempt” with the court. In contempt actions, you ask the court to enforce the order and make a finding that the other parent willfully disobeyed the court order. This is very complicated and can have serious consequences.

What should I ask the other child’s parents before I agree?

Before you agree, you need to ask the other child’s parents some questions first. This is not a grand inquisition. It’s simply to determine if you’re comfortable with your child’s temporary caregivers, and the safety and quality of the environment they’ll be spending time in.

Can a non-parent pick up a child from another parent?

One parent may have custody rights but the other parent demands to take the child. People other than parents may have legal authority over a child. Sometimes parents, for convenience or other reasons, ask a non-parent to pick up a child.