Full question:
My wife has a child from a previous marriage. The father's mother is using the father for visitation rights even though he doesn't pay child support or have any thing to do with my wife's child (doesn't call or come to visit). What is the age that a child is no longer held to visitation rights as given by a judge? Also the father lives in Georgia, but the child lives in NC. Which state's laws apply?
- Category: Paternity
- Subcategory: Visitation
- Date:
- State: North Carolina
Answer:
The answer depends on whether there is a visitation order in place. If there is a visitation order, it is governed by the state where the order was issued. If there is no order, the father can petition for visitation in North Carolina, where the child lives, and the judge will make a decision based on that. Typically, visitation rights continue until the child reaches adulthood.
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