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At What Age Can Teenagers or Other Children Refuse Visitation? Children who are considered legal adults (age 18 in most states) may always refuse to spend time with a parent. Technically, any child who is not yet a legal adult isn't allowed to refuse visitation.

The first thing you should do when a child refuses visitation is to notify the other parent as soon as possible. Let them know what's happening, and explain the situation as clearly as possible. Some custody orders include preferred communication methods, and you should notify them via that method when possible.

PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT ELECTRONIC RECORDS (PACER) The Clerk's office provides two public terminals where customers have direct access to (PACER) dockets and PDF documents, and copies may be self-printed for $. 10 per page.

If you both agree, no one has to allow visitation. You can put that in your custody agreement or court order, and that's fine. If you disagree, though, your child's father will likely be allowed to involve her to the extent he deems appropriate during his parenting time.

FORM NO. 50 MUST BE COMPLETED, NOTARIZED AND FORWARDED TO THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE, 5 EAST PINE STREET, GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE 19947, ALONG WITH THE $20.00 ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE. EFILERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR NOTARIZED APPLICATION VIA EFILING TO THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE EFILING LOCATION.

What exactly is an unfit parent in the eyes of the law? The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.