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mammyelizabeth
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What is the name of your state? Tennessee
My son is 13 and has never wanted to visit his father. I have unsuccessfully been back to court to try to address many issues - his father's emotional abuse, father has narcissistic (sp?) personality disorder and doesn't give any weight to son's feelings or needs. Can a child this age have input in the visitation schedule? He visits 1 night a week overnight, every other weekend, 2 non-consecutive weeks in the summer, a few extra days in the summer, and alternating holidays, is forced by dad to live a completely separate life across town - different friends, etc. Dad is not supportive of extracurricular activities, and hates me so much he cannot be in the same room with me. Several attempts at professional help for son (&dad) have been thwarted by threats from dad (son is fearful of retribution, physically and emotionally). Any suggestions from experienced parent?
My son is 13 and has never wanted to visit his father. I have unsuccessfully been back to court to try to address many issues - his father's emotional abuse, father has narcissistic (sp?) personality disorder and doesn't give any weight to son's feelings or needs. Can a child this age have input in the visitation schedule? He visits 1 night a week overnight, every other weekend, 2 non-consecutive weeks in the summer, a few extra days in the summer, and alternating holidays, is forced by dad to live a completely separate life across town - different friends, etc. Dad is not supportive of extracurricular activities, and hates me so much he cannot be in the same room with me. Several attempts at professional help for son (&dad) have been thwarted by threats from dad (son is fearful of retribution, physically and emotionally). Any suggestions from experienced parent?