QUESTION
What can mature teenagers (aged 14 and 17) do legally to stop a Therapeutic Interventionist from pressuring them to visit the non-custodial parent?
Asked on May 06th, 2012 on Family Law - Arizona
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Teenagers are mature and well-respected by their adult authorities and the 17 year old is in pre-med college classes concurrent with high school. Both want to not see the father who emotionally abused them for eight years.
1 ANSWER
Laura Monte
My suggestion would be to ask the court to appoint either a guardian ad litem or best interest attorney for the children. That way that person can talk to them and advocate what would be in their best interests. Also, if the children are in counseling for themselves and their issues, a letter from the counselor might help as well. Given that they are 14 and 17, the judge should take what they have to say seriously.
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Answered on May 08th, 2012 at 4:52 PM