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There is no age at which the child can legally refuse visitation until they are no longer a minor. However, if your child has valid reasons for wanting to avoid visitation, such as if visitation is not in the child's best interest, it may be possible to have the court-ordered visitation agreement modified.

Unless limited by a court, a guardian may do the following: 1) receive money payable to the ward; 2) determine where the ward lives; 3) consent to medical and other treatment of the ward; 4) consent to marriage or adoption of the ward; and 5) allow the ward to make some decisions about the ward's life.

Guardianship versus parental rights Parental rights usually include the option to spend time with the child, as well as the authority to make major decisions and sign contracts for the child. Having a guardian does not generally change this. After a guardian is appointed, the parent may continue to have custody.

Abandonment of the child. Mental illness or deficiency the parent, which renders them incapable of caring for the child. Drug or alcohol abuse by a parent. The parent has abused the child, or attempted to do so, or the child is in clear and present danger as evidence by the treatment of a sibling.

For children who have been in care 12 of the last 22 months, a TPR petition must be filed unless there is a compelling reason not to do so (refer to Permanency Planning Policies And Procedures). For children who have been abandoned for 4 months, a TPR petition must be filed within 14 calendar days.

WHO CAN BE GUARDIAN FOR A CHILD? The Probate Court may appoint any person who will act in the best interest of the minor. However, if the minor is 14 years old or older, the minor's nominee must be appointed unless the appointment is contrary to the minor's best interest. Also, a parental nomination has priority.